Award

Provision of Consultancy for Transnational Education (TNE) Partnerships

ABERTAY UNIVERSITY

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Award

08 Jan 2026 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

17 Sep 2025 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Abertay University, based in Dundee, is actively seeking consultancy services for developing Transnational Education (TNE) partnerships. This procurement falls under the education category and is conducted via an open procedure. The tender, titled "Provision of Consultancy for Transnational Education (TNE) Partnerships," aims to appoint a consultancy firm capable of providing strategic advice, operational support, and partnership development services. Interested parties must submit their electronic proposals by 1st October 2025, at noon, at which point the tendering process will conclude, marking the start of the award period. This contract is valued at £150,000 and will cover services from 1st November 2025 to 31st October 2027, with options for extension up to two additional years.

This tender provides a substantial opportunity for consultancy firms specialising in international education and partnerships to establish a significant contract with Abertay University. Firms with expertise in enhancing international engagement, particularly those with a track record in TNE, will find this contract aligns well with their capabilities. As electronic submissions are accepted, firms across the UK and potentially beyond can easily participate, allowing them to expand their reach and establish a robust presence in the education sector through collaboration with a reputable university. The engagement is well-suited to consultancies looking to leverage strategic advisory and operational support capabilities to foster international educational collaborations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Consultancy for Transnational Education (TNE) Partnerships

Notice Description

The University is seeking to appoint a consultancy firm with proven expertise in TNE to provide strategic advice, operational support, and partnership development services. The appointed supplier will play a key role in enhancing our international engagement through the identification, development, and management of sustainable and high-quality TNE partnerships

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University is seeking to appoint a consultancy firm with proven expertise in TNE to provide strategic advice, operational support, and partnership development services. The appointed supplier will play a key role in enhancing our international engagement through the identification, development, and management of sustainable and high-quality TNE partnerships

Renewal: The Purchaser will have the option of extending the contract (either singly or in phases) for a further period (or periods) of up to two years after the expiry of the term.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000810495
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN546728
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£30,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2027 1-2 years
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
ABERTAY UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
m.henderson@abertay.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1382308995

Buyer Location

Locality
DUNDEE
Postcode
DD1 1HG
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
Maryfield
Westminster Constituency
Dundee Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CORMACK CONSULTANCY BALTIC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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