---
title: "Direct Award for the Provision of QS Consultancy and Tracker purchase"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000786099"
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# Direct Award for the Provision of QS Consultancy and Tracker purchase

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000786099

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## Summary

The University of Glasgow has completed a public procurement process for the provision of QS Consultancy and Tracker purchase under the tender ID PURCH2571 – PPE1002649. The industry category for this procurement falls under services related to education, specifically focusing on enhancing the university's performance in the QS World University Rankings. The procurement method used was a direct award without prior publication of a call for competition, justified by technical reasons under Regulations 2015-33 (1) (b) (ii). The contract was awarded to QS Quacquarelli Symonds Limited, and the contract was signed on 20th December 2024. The project is based in Glasgow, and the status of the procurement stage is complete.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for companies that offer specialised consultancy services and performance tracking solutions within the education sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in technical consultancy, data support, and university ranking improvement are well-suited to compete for similar contracts. Engaging in such projects allows businesses to build a strong portfolio in the public sector, establish longstanding relationships with prestigious institutions like the University of Glasgow, and gain recognition for their specialised services.

## Notice

PURCH2571 - PPE1002649 Direct Award for the Provision of QS Consultancy and Tracker purchase

### Lot Information

Lot 1

PURCH2571 - PPE1002649 Direct Award for the Provision of QS Consultancy and Tracker purchase. Internal Procurement Policy Exception (PPE) Form completed. Justification: Regulations 2015-33 (1) (b) (ii)Technical Reasons Data and consultancy support for the university to give a greater focus on the University performance in the QS World University Rankings.

### Procurement Information

Regulations 2015-33 (1) (b) (ii)Technical Reasons

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN521746 |
| 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 | 14 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Dec 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 | £169,233 |

## 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

- 79980000 - Subscription services

## Release History

- 14 Jan 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN521746

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN521746
  Direct Award for the Provision of QS Consultancy and Tracker purchase - PURCH2571 - PPE1002649 Direct Award for the Provision of QS Consultancy and Tracker purchase

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.gla.ac.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000786099
- https://www.gla.ac.uk/

## Provenance

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