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title: "Provision of In-Country Presence in South Asia"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000593909"
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buyer: "GLASGOW CALEDONIAN UNIVERSITY"
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# Provision of In-Country Presence in South Asia

Buyer: GLASGOW CALEDONIAN UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000593909

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## Summary

Glasgow Caledonian University is currently engaged in the procurement process for the 'Provision of In-Country Presence in South Asia,' aimed at enhancing student recruitment across India, Nepal, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka. This open procurement is at the award stage, with the contract awarded on 18th March 2020, following completion of the tender process which began with advert notice on 9th August 2019. The procurement falls under the services category, with a total contract value of £302,080. The address for the buyer is 70 Cowcaddens Road, Glasgow, G4 0BA, UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for companies specialising in international marketing and recruitment services, particularly those with experience in the South Asian market. Businesses looking to partner with educational institutions, especially those capable of managing student recruitment and related operational functions locally, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The successful supplier can expect to engage in ongoing reporting and management functions, thus fostering business growth in the educational services sector.

## Notice

The University is seeking a Contractor(s) for the provision of In-Country Presence in the South Asia region. This includes India, Nepal, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. The Directorate of Marketing, Recruitment and Admissions key function is to develop, manage and execute the University's marketing and recruitment strategy, enabling the University to achieve student recruitment targets (all degree levels) from UK and international markets, as well as more broadly build and bolster our brand position and levels of recognition. The South Asia region has been identified through market intelligence and experience as a region with potential significant contribution to these targets. The University has therefore identified the need for continued South Asia regional presence to support these recruitment targets and associated objectives.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University is seeking a Contractor(s) for the provision of In-Country Presence in the South Asia region. This includes India, Nepal, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. The Directorate of Marketing, Recruitment and Admissions key function is to develop, manage and execute the University's marketing and recruitment strategy, enabling the University to achieve student recruitment targets (all degree levels) from UK and international markets, as well as more broadly build and bolster our brand position and levels of recognition. The South Asia region has been identified through market intelligence and experience as a region with potential significant contribution to these targets. The University has therefore identified the need for continued South Asia regional presence to support these recruitment targets and associated objectives. We currently have one full time representative in the South of India. Any new presence would replace this position and will continue to work with a network of educational agents as well as direct with students to generate and manage applications through the full application journey from enquiry to enrolment. In addition to this operational function the University also require full cycle reporting and reflection on engagement to maximise efficiencies.

Renewal: The University reserves the right to extend the Contract for a further 2 x 12 months subject to satisfactory performance and continued University requirements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR384155 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Mar 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Sep 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | The Contract term is 2 years. This period will be subject to performance reviews to determine continuation of contract. The University reserves the right to extend the contract for a further 2 x 12 month periods subject to satisfactory performance and continued University requirements. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £302,080 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GLASGOW CALEDONIAN UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G4 0BA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North |
| Delivery location | TLM82 Glasgow City |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SANNAM S4 MANAGEMENT SERVICES INDIA PVT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79411100 - Business development consultancy services

## Release History

- 20 Mar 2020 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR384155
- 9 Aug 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG362807

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG362807
  Provision of In-Country Presence in South Asia - The University is seeking a Contractor(s) for the provision of In-Country Presence in the South Asia region. This includes India, Nepal, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. The Directorate of Marketing, Recruitment and Admissions key function is to develop, manage and execute the University's marketing and recruitment strategy, enabling the University to achieve student recruitment targets (all degree levels) from UK and international markets, as well as more broadly build and bolster our brand position and levels of recognition. The South Asia region has been identified through market intelligence and experience as a region with potential significant contribution to these targets. The University has therefore identified the need for continued South Asia regional presence to support these recruitment targets and associated objectives.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR384155
  Provision of In-Country Presence in South Asia - The University is seeking a Contractor(s) for the provision of In-Country Presence in the South Asia region. This includes India, Nepal, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. The Directorate of Marketing, Recruitment and Admissions key function is to develop, manage and execute the University's marketing and recruitment strategy, enabling the University to achieve student recruitment targets (all degree levels) from UK and international markets, as well as more broadly build and bolster our brand position and levels of recognition. The South Asia region has been identified through market intelligence and experience as a region with potential significant contribution to these targets. The University has therefore identified the need for continued South Asia regional presence to support these recruitment targets and associated objectives.

## Notice URLs

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- http://www.gcu.ac.uk/procurement
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000593909
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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