Award

Direct Award for the Provision of QS Consultancy and Tracker purchase

UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW

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14 Jan 2025 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Glasgow has completed a public procurement process for the provision of QS Consultancy and Tracker purchase under the tender ID PURCH2571 – PPE1002649. The industry category for this procurement falls under services related to education, specifically focusing on enhancing the university's performance in the QS World University Rankings. The procurement method used was a direct award without prior publication of a call for competition, justified by technical reasons under Regulations 2015-33 (1) (b) (ii). The contract was awarded to QS Quacquarelli Symonds Limited, and the contract was signed on 20th December 2024. The project is based in Glasgow, and the status of the procurement stage is complete.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for companies that offer specialised consultancy services and performance tracking solutions within the education sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in technical consultancy, data support, and university ranking improvement are well-suited to compete for similar contracts. Engaging in such projects allows businesses to build a strong portfolio in the public sector, establish longstanding relationships with prestigious institutions like the University of Glasgow, and gain recognition for their specialised services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Direct Award for the Provision of QS Consultancy and Tracker purchase

Notice Description

PURCH2571 - PPE1002649 Direct Award for the Provision of QS Consultancy and Tracker purchase

Lot Information

Lot 1

PURCH2571 - PPE1002649 Direct Award for the Provision of QS Consultancy and Tracker purchase. Internal Procurement Policy Exception (PPE) Form completed. Justification: Regulations 2015-33 (1) (b) (ii)Technical Reasons Data and consultancy support for the university to give a greater focus on the University performance in the QS World University Rankings.

Procurement Information

Regulations 2015-33 (1) (b) (ii)Technical Reasons

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000786099
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN521746
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website 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

79980000 - Subscription services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£169,233 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Dec 20241 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW
Contact Name
Emma Fleck
Contact Email
emma.fleck@glasgow.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1413306639

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G12 8QQ
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Hillhead
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

QS QUACQUARELLI SYMONDS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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