--- title: "In-Country Representative South Asia" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-cd6490c1-8818-46ba-993a-2b73fdc65f07" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-cd6490c1-8818-46ba-993a-2b73fdc65f07" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cd6490c1-8818-46ba-993a-2b73fdc65f07.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cd6490c1-8818-46ba-993a-2b73fdc65f07.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD(THE)" published: "2024-07-30" --- # In-Country Representative South Asia Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD(THE) Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cd6490c1-8818-46ba-993a-2b73fdc65f07 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-cd6490c1-8818-46ba-993a-2b73fdc65f07) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cd6490c1-8818-46ba-993a-2b73fdc65f07.json) ## Summary The University of Salford is the contracting authority for a procurement process titled "In-Country Representative South Asia," focused on providing recruitment services. This tender, in the industry category of recruitment services (CPV code 79600000), aims to find a supplier to represent the University in South Asia, specifically India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Nepal. The procurement stage is currently at the award phase, with key dates including a tender period ending on 24th June 2024 and a contract period from 1st August 2024 to 1st August 2026. The total contract value is GBP 160,000, and the procurement method is an open procedure. The successful supplier is White Bridge Education, responsible for legal, HR, and financial support to enhance the University's brand development in the region. This tender represents a significant business growth opportunity for qualified suppliers with expertise in international representation and recruitment services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to compete, given the focus on working within local legislation and efficiently managing financial aspects, including salary remuneration and operational budgets. The contract offers the selected business a chance to advise on the developing regulatory framework while ensuring effective recruitment and on-boarding processes. Suppliers with a robust infrastructure and experience in similar projects will find this tender well-suited to their capabilities. ## Notice The University of Salford is looking for a Supplier to provide a suitably qualified and experienced In-Country Representative (ICR). The ICR is to be responsible for representing the University across South Asia (specifically India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka & Nepal). The supplier is to provide the legal, HR and financial framework to support our brand development in the region. The successful supplier will play a key role in informing our recruitment and marketing efforts across the region, working towards targets and within a set budget. The successful supplier will be able to work efficiently, in line with local legislation, to ensure that they can source, recruit and on-board an experienced and qualified ICR to begin working by 26th August 2024. The contract length will be two years. It is essential that the Supplier will be able to manage all aspects of the financial side of the work. Salary remuneration for any representative will be paid monthly and will be subject to local taxes, whilst the operational budget will be closely monitored and reported on regularly to keep us informed. We will also expect the Supplier to have the infrastructure to act as an advisor on the developing regulatory framework. For full tender information and to express an interest please visit our InTend portal via https://in-tendhost.co.uk/salford/aspx/Home. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/60fdd0f6-232f-4824-a69b-eae936246e11 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 30 Jul 2024 | | Submission deadline | 24 Jun 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 24 Jul 2024 | | Contract period | 31 Jul 2024 - 1 Aug 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £160,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £76,464 | | 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 | UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD(THE) | | Locality | SALFORD | | Post town | Manchester | | Postcode | M5 4WT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West | | Local authority | Salford | | Electoral ward | Ordsall | | Westminster constituency | Salford | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | WHITE BRIDGE EDUCATION | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79600000 - Recruitment services ## Release History - 30 Jul 2024 at 14:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/60fdd0f6-232f-4824-a69b-eae936246e11 - 31 May 2024 at 12:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d14490d-c85d-4071-b3ef-bccccdfd9a60 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/60fdd0f6-232f-4824-a69b-eae936246e11 30th July 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d14490d-c85d-4071-b3ef-bccccdfd9a60 31st May 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/salford/aspx/Home Full tender documentation can be accessed via InTend. 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