---
title: "PROVISION OF IN COUNTRY PRESENCE IN INDIA"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000754851"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN"
published: "2024-01-10"
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# PROVISION OF IN COUNTRY PRESENCE IN INDIA

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000754851

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## Summary

The University of Aberdeen has awarded a contract for the provision of in-country presence in India to In-country Limited. The tender, titled "PROVISION OF IN COUNTRY PRESENCE IN INDIA", is in the services category and features a procurement method of limited with an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The award was made on 2024-01-09, and the contract is now active. The University's rationale for the selection was based on the provider's previous experience and knowledge, aiming to avoid disruption and maintain international student recruitment objectives.

This contract provides opportunities for businesses, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs), that specialize in service provisions related to maintaining and enhancing market presence in India. Companies with experience in supporting educational institutions' regional strategies and student recruitment objectives would be well-suited to compete. The contract covers an initial one-year period with potential for three annual extensions, offering a stable opportunity for business growth within the University's strategic framework.

## Notice

Award of contract to maintain and 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.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Award of contract to maintain and 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.

Options: Initial one year contract with up to 3 annual extensions.

### Procurement Information

In-Country Logistics Private Ltd have worked with the University of Aberdeen for over 2 years during which time there has been investment in their training as well as them gaining vast experience and knowledge of the University of Aberdeen. A change in supplier would essentially lead to the University starting this process again which would impact on internal resource with training new individuals and them getting up to speed with experience and knowledge of the University of Aberdeen. A change in provider at this time would be disruptive and impact on international student recruitment which the University cannot afford at this time.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN496142 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - 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 | 10 Jan 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jan 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 | £340,000 |

## 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 | 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

- 10 Jan 2024 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN496142

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN496142
  PROVISION OF IN COUNTRY PRESENCE IN INDIA - Award of contract to maintain and 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.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.abdn.ac.uk/procurement
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000754851

## Provenance

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