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title: "Management and Support Services in relation to Personnel in Sub-Saharan Africa - AWARD"
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# Management and Support Services in relation to Personnel in Sub-Saharan Africa - AWARD

Buyer: MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c8139edd-e0e2-4087-8d95-335acb4340f8

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## Summary

Manchester Metropolitan University has completed the procurement process for the provision of management and support services related to personnel in Sub-Saharan Africa. The awarded contract, focused on the "Personnel and payroll services" industry category, involves overseeing recruitment and conversion operations to boost market presence and student recruitment in countries including Nigeria, Ghana, South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Kenya. The process followed an open procedure starting from 16th July 2024 and concluded with an award to Grok Global Services on 24th September 2024. The contract commenced on 24th October 2024 and is set to conclude on 23rd October 2025. Interested businesses had the window up to 16th July 2024 to submit their proposals.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in human resources and recruitment services, particularly those with experience in international markets and educational recruitment. SMEs are encouraged to participate, highlighting the potential for diverse business types to contribute effectively. Companies capable of providing comprehensive employment support and market intelligence within the specified regions can leverage this contract to expand their operations and establish a stronger presence in the growing education market of Sub-Saharan Africa.

## Notice

Manchester Metropolitan is seeking to appoint through a competitive tender process a suitably qualified and experienced provider of personnel management services. To include, but not limited to; o Provide employment support services for one member of staff to be based in Nigeria, who will: o Support recruitment and conversion operations to capitalise on market growth and increase market share. o Cover travel and recruitment activities in Nigeria, Ghana, South Africa, Zimbabwe and Kenya. o Be responsible for recruitment and conversion of students from within the region, assisting with local knowledge and market intelligence.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/455392fa-87a2-4f50-81fa-cff307240570 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 23 Oct 2024 - 23 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £168,125 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | GREATER MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M15 6BH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Hulme |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Rusholme |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GROK GLOBAL SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79631000 - Personnel and payroll services

## Release History

- 11 Nov 2024 at 08:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/455392fa-87a2-4f50-81fa-cff307240570

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/455392fa-87a2-4f50-81fa-cff307240570
  11th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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