--- title: "PROVISION OF IN-COUNTRY PRESENCE IN INDIA" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000634891" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000634891" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000634891.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000634891.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN" published: "2021-02-25" --- # PROVISION OF IN-COUNTRY PRESENCE IN INDIA Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000634891 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000634891) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000634891.json) ## Summary The University of Aberdeen has completed a public procurement process for the project titled "Provision of In-Country Presence in India". This open tender falls under the services category within the education sector and is aimed at enhancing the University’s market presence and operational reach in India. The procurement was initiated on 2nd November 2020, with the contract awarded on 25th February 2021 to In-country Limited. The contract is currently active, valued at £150,000, with activities focused on improving agent support, partnership development, and brand awareness specifically in India. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in international education services, market development, or partnership engagement, particularly those with experience in India. Companies that can provide on-the-ground support, innovative marketing strategies, or have established networks in Indian educational institutions would be well-positioned to compete. The open procedure allows for broad participation, encouraging SMEs and larger firms to bid and collaborate in this strategic initiative. ## Notice Award of contract to enhance our market presence and operational reach within India, with a view to supporting its regional strategy of enhanced engagement to achieve the University's student recruitment objectives. Activities include, but are not limited to improved agent support, partnership development, brand awareness and engagement with international schools. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Award of contract to enhance our market presence and operational reach within India, with a view to supporting its regional strategy of enhanced engagement to achieve the University's student recruitment objectives. Activities include, but are not limited to improved agent support, partnership development, brand awareness and engagement with international schools. Renewal: This is an invitation to submit a proposal for provision of an in-country presence in India for an initial term of 2 years. A possibility of 1 further extension period, of 1 year, is subject to mutual agreement and satisfactory performance. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB408005 | | 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 | 25 Feb 2021 | | Submission deadline | 16 Nov 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 25 Feb 2021 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £150,000 | ## 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 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | IN-COUNTRY | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ## Release History - 25 Feb 2021 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB408005 - 2 Nov 2020 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV398436 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV398436&idx=1 2nd November 2020 - Letter - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV398436&idx=2 2nd November 2020 - Form of tender - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV398436&idx=3 2nd November 2020 - ITT - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV398436&idx=4 2nd November 2020 - Draft terms - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV398436 PROVISION OF IN-COUNTRY PRESENCE IN INDIA - The University of Aberdeen is looking to enhance its market presence and operational reach within India, with a view to supporting its regional strategy of enhanced engagement to achieve the University's student recruitment objectives. Activities include, but are not limited to improved agent support, partnership development, brand awareness and engagement with international schools. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB408005 PROVISION OF IN-COUNTRY PRESENCE IN INDIA - Award of contract to enhance our market presence and operational reach within India, with a view to supporting its regional strategy of enhanced engagement to achieve the University's student recruitment objectives. Activities include, but are not limited to improved agent support, partnership development, brand awareness and engagement with international schools. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.abdn.ac.uk/procurement - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000634891 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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