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title: "China Overseas Recruitment Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f717"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ASTON UNIVERSITY"
published: "2025-12-16"
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# China Overseas Recruitment Services

Buyer: ASTON UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f717

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## Summary

Aston University, a public authority in the UK, has completed its procurement process for the "China Overseas Recruitment Services," a project aimed at international recruitment and in-market staffing services in China. The procurement was classified under the services category and employed a "Below threshold - unknown" method. This process concluded with the award of the contract to Grok Global Services Inc, a supplier based in the United States. The contract was signed on 9th December 2025, and spans three years until 9th December 2028, with a gross value of £185,000. The procurement process was governed by legal provisions under the UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in recruitment services, particularly those with experience in international staffing solutions. Companies with expertise in navigating the Chinese market will find this contract beneficial in expanding their operations and securing new business opportunities abroad. While the procurement method is below the threshold, engaging with established educational institutions like Aston University can pave the way for long-term collaborations and growth, making it an attractive exception for small and medium enterprises focused on global staffing solutions.

## Notice

International recruitment and in-market staffing services (China)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083519-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 9 Dec 2025 - 9 Dec 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £185,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ASTON UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 7ET |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Nechells |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| 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

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 16 Dec 2025 at 16:10 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083519-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083519-2025
  16th December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://grokglobal.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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