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title: "PURCH2239 PROVISION OF A CONTRACT FOR THE EMPLOYER OF RECORD"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000734707"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW"
published: "2025-01-10"
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# PURCH2239 PROVISION OF A CONTRACT FOR THE EMPLOYER OF RECORD

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000734707

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## Summary

The University of Glasgow has successfully completed the procurement process for the "PURCH2239 PROVISION OF A CONTRACT FOR THE EMPLOYER OF RECORD", in the education sector, with the principal delivery location being Glasgow. This open procedure was led by the University’s Procurement Office and aimed at sourcing an Employer of Record (EoR) to manage employment compliance for workers engaged overseas, primarily in Europe and the US. Key dates include the tender submission deadline on 7th July 2023 and the contract signing date of 30th August 2024. The awarded contract is valued at £1,800,000 and was granted to Safeguard World International (Safeguard Global). The procurement process followed an open method and is covered by the GPA agreement.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses capable of providing comprehensive employer services, especially those with expertise in international employment compliance. With a key focus on quality and price, the procurement aimed to attract suppliers that can demonstrate robust experience in managing global workforce compliance. This is especially beneficial for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) in the consultancy and administrative support sector, looking to expand their client base and service offerings. The University’s emphasis on community benefits and ongoing professional development also aligns well with businesses aiming to contribute towards vocational training and upskilling of the workforce, further enhancing their corporate social responsibility objectives.

## Notice

AWARD OF PURCH2239 PROVISION OF A CONTRACT FOR THE EMPLOYER OF RECORD

### Lot Information

Lot 1

AWARD OF PURCH2239 PROVISION OF A CONTRACT FOR THE EMPLOYER OF RECORD

Renewal: Period of 2 years with option to extend for 2 x 12 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN521541 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Jul 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,800,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G12 8QQ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Hillhead |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North |
| Delivery location | TLM82 Glasgow City |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SAFEGUARD WORLD INTERNATIONAL (SAFEGUARD GLOBAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services
- 79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services

## Release History

- 10 Jan 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN521541
- 7 Jun 2023 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN480523

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN480523&idx=1
  7th June 2023 - PURCH2239 - Invitation to Tender Goods or Services
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN480523&idx=2
  7th June 2023 - PURCH2209 - SCHEDULE 1C - Non-Compliance Template
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN480523&idx=3
  7th June 2023 - PURCH2209 - SCHEDULE 1C - Non-Compliance Template
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN480523&idx=4
  7th June 2023 - PURCH2239 - Appendix 1 - C&SRM KPI Template - Consultancy
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN480523&idx=5
  7th June 2023 - PURCH2239 - Appendix 2 - C&SRM Stakeholder Feedback Form Brief 0-5
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN480523&idx=6
  7th June 2023 - PURCH2239 - CODE OF CONDUCT - FINAL (PDF)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN480523&idx=7
  7th June 2023 - PURCH2239 - SPD (Subcontractors)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN480523&idx=8
  7th June 2023 - PURCH2239 - SPD Qualification
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN480523
  PURCH2239 PROVISION OF A CONTRACT FOR THE EMPLOYER OF RECORD - PURCH2239 PROVISION OF A CONTRACT FOR THE EMPLOYER OF RECORD Tender documents available from Public Contracts Scotland. Tender returns should be submitted via Public Contracts Scotland, no paper copies will be accepted. Should paper tenders be submitted, they will be rejected. Further to this any questions or communications regarding individual tender exercises must be sent via the Public Contracts Scotland Portal. Tender queries received through any other channel will not be answered. Should users of Public Contracts Scotland have any problems with the web site they should contact website Support Desk, contact details can be found by following the 'Contact Us' option on the left hand menu at http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/default.aspx
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN521541
  PURCH2239 PROVISION OF A CONTRACT FOR THE EMPLOYER OF RECORD - AWARD OF PURCH2239 PROVISION OF A CONTRACT FOR THE EMPLOYER OF RECORD

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.gla.ac.uk/
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/default.aspx
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000734707
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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