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Award of contract for Offer Conversion Services - University of Aberdeen

UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Aberdeen has awarded a contract for Offer Conversion Services, marking the completion of the procurement process within the education sector. The contract, valued at £60,000, was signed on 18th March 2026 and covers services primarily within Aberdeen, UKM50 region. The procurement approach was limited to a specific supplier due to technical reasons, involving QS Quacquarelli Symonds Limited, an SME based in London. This process was conducted without a prior call for competition and adhered to the rules laid out by the Buying Authority.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in educational services, particularly those capable of providing unique technical support that cannot be competed against. SMEs with the ability to deliver specialised offer conversion services stand to benefit from such procurements, especially given the restricted competition based on technical capability. This award reflects a strategic advantage for businesses adept at servicing the education sector, and could pave the way for collaboration or further contracts with public law-governed bodies like the University of Aberdeen.

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Notice Title

Award of contract for Offer Conversion Services - University of Aberdeen

Notice Description

Award of contract for Offer Conversion Services - University of Aberdeen

Lot Information

Lot 1

Award of contract for Offer Conversion Services - University of Aberdeen

Procurement Information

The only supplier capable of fulfilling the range of services and support required.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000826946
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551989
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

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£60,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Mar 20262 weeks 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

QS QUACQUARELLI SYMONDS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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