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title: "University of Kent China In-Country Office"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0663cb"
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# University of Kent China In-Country Office

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF KENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0663cb

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## Summary

The University of Kent, located in Canterbury, UK, is extending its collaboration with Shanghai GLJ Education Technology Co., Ltd, for the operation of its in-country office in China. This direct award contract, titled "University of Kent China In-Country Office," falls under the services industry category, specifically recruitment services. The agreement, initiated through a direct procurement method, will see Shanghai GLJ Education Technology Co., Ltd, an SME based in Shanghai, continue to provide staff hosting services. The contract period spans from 18th March 2026 until 1st October 2028, with the award notice published on 6th March 2026. This stage marks the completion and extension of existing services, ensuring continuity and technical compatibility.

This procurement presents significant business growth opportunities for international firms specialising in educational services and recruitment. The extension of services by Shanghai GLJ Education Technology Co., Ltd underscores the importance of maintaining technical compatibility and operational continuity with established partners. Businesses equipped to offer compatible and seamless integration with existing service frameworks will find this sector ripe for engagement. Companies offering additional services or partial replacements in line with existing operations may be well-positioned to leverage this procurement for expanding their portfolio and market reach.

## Notice

Shanghai GLJ Education Technology Co. Ltd., (GLJ) is an accredited international education service organisation in China, with the registered office in Changning District, Shanghai, PRC. The University of Kent started working with GLJ for their staff hosting service from 30 September 2022, and have extended the agreement until September 2028.

### Procurement Information

The public contract concerns the supply of goods, services or works by the existing supplier which are intended as an extension to, or partial replacement of, existing goods, services or works in circumstances where- (a)a change in supplier would result in the contracting authority receiving goods, services or works that are different from, or incompatible with, the existing goods, services or works, and (b)the difference or incompatibility would result in disproportionate technical difficulties in operation or maintenance.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020272-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 18 Mar 2026 - 1 Oct 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £733,694 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE UNIVERSITY OF KENT |
| Locality | CANTERBURY |
| Post town | Canterbury |
| Postcode | CT2 7NZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ44 East Kent |
| Local authority | Canterbury |
| Electoral ward | Blean Forest |
| Westminster constituency | Canterbury |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SHANGHAI GLJ EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 6 Mar 2026 at 10:48 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020272-2026
- 6 Mar 2026 at 10:18 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020237-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020272-2026
  6th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020237-2026
  6th March 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.kent.ac.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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