Tender

West Africa Recruitment Services

UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE

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Tender

14 Jul 2023 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Dundee is seeking services for West Africa Recruitment Services through an open procedure. The tender, titled "West Africa Recruitment Services," aims to provide dedicated In-Country Representatives in Nigeria to support student recruitment objectives in Nigeria and Ghana. The total contract value is £4,700,000 GBP. The procurement method is an open procedure, with the tender period ending on 14th August 2023 and the bid opening scheduled for the same date at the University of Dundee.

This opportunity to provide dedicated In-Country Representatives in Nigeria creates business growth potential for companies experienced in education services and recruitment. Suitable businesses will have expertise in managing student recruitment processes in West Africa. The University of Dundee's focus on this region highlights the strategic importance it places on attracting students from Nigeria and Ghana, indicating a significant opportunity for businesses to contribute to the university's recruitment goals and enhance their presence in the region.

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Notice Title

West Africa Recruitment Services

Notice Description

The objective is to provide the University of Dundee with dedicated In-Country Representatives based in Nigeria to support the achievement of our West African student recruitment objectives with a specific focus on Nigeria and Ghana.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The objective is to provide the University of Dundee with dedicated In-Country Representatives based in Nigeria to support the achievement of our West African student recruitment objectives with a specific focus on Nigeria and Ghana. West Africa is a strategically important student recruitment market for the University of Dundee, and we are welcoming more students from the region than ever before. To be able to manage this demand, meet our student recruitment targets, and grow and maintain applicant quality, we are seeking an experienced supplier who will provide and maintain In-Country Representatives based in Lagos, Nigeria.

Renewal: The initial contract duration shall be for a 2-year period with the option to extend for a further 2 x 12-month duration periods subject to successful delivery of the initial period as determined by the University of Dundee West Africa Recruitment Services Project Lead.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000736916
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL483792
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

75121000 - Administrative educational services

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

79500000 - Office-support services

79600000 - Recruitment services

80300000 - Higher education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,700,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£4,700,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Aug 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Upon conclusion of this contract award, circa July 2027

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
hthomson001@dundee.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1382386810

Buyer Location

Locality
DUNDEE
Postcode
DD1 4HN
Post Town
Dundee
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM03 Angus and Dundee City
Delivery Location
TLM71 Angus and Dundee City

Local Authority
Dundee City
Electoral Ward
West End
Westminster Constituency
Dundee Central

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