--- title: "Provision of In-Country Presence in South East Asia" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000558722" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000558722" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000558722.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000558722.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN" published: "2018-11-29" --- # Provision of In-Country Presence in South East Asia Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000558722 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000558722) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000558722.json) ## Summary The University of Aberdeen is seeking to enhance its operational presence in South East Asia through the contract titled "Provision of In-Country Presence in South East Asia". The procurement process is at the Award stage, having been signed on 29th November 2018, following an open tender procedure. The primary industry category for this contract is services, specifically aimed at supporting student recruitment objectives in Malaysia. Interested suppliers had to submit their bids by 24th October 2018, with service delivery then contracted to the winning bidder for an initial term of two years, potentially extendable for an additional two years upon mutual agreement. This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in education support services, partnership development, or brand engagement within international markets. Companies like Grok Education Services, which focus on educational consultancy and agent support, would be well-suited to compete for this contract, given the University’s aim to better connect with local agents and international schools in the region. Any business that can enhance the university's brand presence in South East Asia has the potential to thrive under this opportunity. ## Notice AWARD NOTICE for University of Aberdeen In-Country Presence for South East Asia ### Lot Information Lot 1 AWARD NOTICE for University of Aberdeen In-Country Presence in South East Asia Renewal: Two year initial term with option of additional two years upon mutual agreement ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV338459 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 Nov 2018 | | Submission deadline | 24 Oct 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 29 Nov 2018 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £108,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN | | Locality | ABERDEEN | | Post town | Aberdeen | | Postcode | AB24 3FX | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire | | Local authority | Aberdeen City | | Electoral ward | Tillydrone/Seaton/Old Aberdeen | | Westminster constituency | Aberdeen North | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | GROK EDUCATION SERVICES | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79411100 - Business development consultancy services ## Release History - 29 Nov 2018 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV338459 - 9 Oct 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT333814 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT333814&idx=5 22nd October 2018 - Responses To Queries - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT333814&idx=4 18th October 2018 - Form of Tender - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT333814&idx=1 9th October 2018 - ITT South East Asia In Country - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT333814&idx=2 9th October 2018 - Cover Letter and Instructions - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT333814&idx=3 9th October 2018 - Draft Contract - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT333814 Provision of In-Country Presence in South East Asia - The University of Aberdeen is looking to enhance its operational reach within South Asia, with a view to supporting its regional strategy of enhanced engagement to achieve the University's student recruitment objectives. Activities include, but are not exclusive to; better agent support, partnership development, brand awareness and engagement with international schools. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV338459 Provision of In-Country Presence in South East Asia - AWARD NOTICE for University of Aberdeen In-Country Presence for South East Asia ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.abdn.ac.uk/procurement - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000558722 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000558722. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000558722.json.