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title: "PPE1000596 Direct Award for the Provision to Access MBA Events in Asia"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000746989"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW"
published: "2023-10-26"
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# PPE1000596 Direct Award for the Provision to Access MBA Events in Asia

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000746989

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## Summary

The University of Glasgow has awarded a contract for the provision to access MBA events in Asia to QS Quacquarelli Symonds Limited. The procurement method used was a limited procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, based on Regulation 33.1(b)(ii) where competition was absent for technical reasons. The contract, valued at £150,000 GBP, was signed on 26th September 2023. The opportunity, categorised under services, aims to generate awareness and interest in the Glasgow MBA programme throughout Asia to increase applications from suitably qualified candidates from the region.

This tender by the University of Glasgow can be beneficial for businesses that offer event management services or marketing solutions targeting the Asian market. The contract presents an opportunity to engage with a prestigious institution, gain exposure to a key target audience, and possibly expand operations globally. Businesses with expertise in promoting educational programmes or facilitating international events would be well-suited to compete for this opportunity.

## Notice

PPE1000596 Direct Award for the Provision to Access MBA Events in Asia. Internal Procurement Policy Exception (PPE) Form completed.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

PPE1000596 Direct Award for the Provision to Access MBA Events in Asia. To generate awareness and interest in the Glasgow MBA programme throughout Asia. Specifically, would like to generate increased applications from suitably qualified candidates from this region and specific countries. This would allow the diversity of applicants that is needed on the programme. Due to the high-profile nature of these events this allows access to our key target audience.

### Procurement Information

Regulation 33.1(b)(ii)competition is absent for technical reasons

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT491250 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Sep 2023 |
| 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 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 | QS QUACQUARELLI SYMONDS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79952000 - Event services

## Release History

- 26 Oct 2023 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT491250

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT491250
  PPE1000596 Direct Award for the Provision to Access MBA Events in Asia - PPE1000596 Direct Award for the Provision to Access MBA Events in Asia. Internal Procurement Policy Exception (PPE) Form completed.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.gla.ac.uk/
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## Provenance

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