Award

PROVISION OF IN COUNTRY PRESENCE IN INDIA

UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN

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Award

10 Jan 2024 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Aberdeen has awarded a contract for the provision of in-country presence in India to In-country Limited. The tender, titled "PROVISION OF IN COUNTRY PRESENCE IN INDIA", is in the services category and features a procurement method of limited with an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The award was made on 2024-01-09, and the contract is now active. The University's rationale for the selection was based on the provider's previous experience and knowledge, aiming to avoid disruption and maintain international student recruitment objectives.

This contract provides opportunities for businesses, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs), that specialize in service provisions related to maintaining and enhancing market presence in India. Companies with experience in supporting educational institutions' regional strategies and student recruitment objectives would be well-suited to compete. The contract covers an initial one-year period with potential for three annual extensions, offering a stable opportunity for business growth within the University's strategic framework.

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Notice Title

PROVISION OF IN COUNTRY PRESENCE IN INDIA

Notice Description

Award of contract to maintain and enhance our market presence and operational reach within India with a view to supporting its regional strategy of enhanced engagement to achieve the University's student recruitment objectives.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Award of contract to maintain and enhance our market presence and operational reach within India with a view to supporting its regional strategy of enhanced engagement to achieve the University's student recruitment objectives.

Options: Initial one year contract with up to 3 annual extensions.

Procurement Information

In-Country Logistics Private Ltd have worked with the University of Aberdeen for over 2 years during which time there has been investment in their training as well as them gaining vast experience and knowledge of the University of Aberdeen. A change in supplier would essentially lead to the University starting this process again which would impact on internal resource with training new individuals and them getting up to speed with experience and knowledge of the University of Aberdeen. A change in provider at this time would be disruptive and impact on international student recruitment which the University cannot afford at this time.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000754851
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN496142
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£340,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jan 20242 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
e-sourcing@abdn.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB24 3FX
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Tillydrone/Seaton/Old Aberdeen
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IN-COUNTRY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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