--- title: "Provision of Consultancy for Transnational Education (TNE) Partnerships" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000810495" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000810495" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000810495.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000810495.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "ABERTAY UNIVERSITY" published: "2026-01-08" --- # Provision of Consultancy for Transnational Education (TNE) Partnerships Buyer: ABERTAY UNIVERSITY Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000810495 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000810495) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000810495.json) ## Summary Abertay University, based in Dundee, is actively seeking consultancy services for developing Transnational Education (TNE) partnerships. This procurement falls under the education category and is conducted via an open procedure. The tender, titled "Provision of Consultancy for Transnational Education (TNE) Partnerships," aims to appoint a consultancy firm capable of providing strategic advice, operational support, and partnership development services. Interested parties must submit their electronic proposals by 1st October 2025, at noon, at which point the tendering process will conclude, marking the start of the award period. This contract is valued at £150,000 and will cover services from 1st November 2025 to 31st October 2027, with options for extension up to two additional years. This tender provides a substantial opportunity for consultancy firms specialising in international education and partnerships to establish a significant contract with Abertay University. Firms with expertise in enhancing international engagement, particularly those with a track record in TNE, will find this contract aligns well with their capabilities. As electronic submissions are accepted, firms across the UK and potentially beyond can easily participate, allowing them to expand their reach and establish a robust presence in the education sector through collaboration with a reputable university. The engagement is well-suited to consultancies looking to leverage strategic advisory and operational support capabilities to foster international educational collaborations. ## Notice The University is seeking to appoint a consultancy firm with proven expertise in TNE to provide strategic advice, operational support, and partnership development services. The appointed supplier will play a key role in enhancing our international engagement through the identification, development, and management of sustainable and high-quality TNE partnerships ### Lot Information Lot 1 The University is seeking to appoint a consultancy firm with proven expertise in TNE to provide strategic advice, operational support, and partnership development services. The appointed supplier will play a key role in enhancing our international engagement through the identification, development, and management of sustainable and high-quality TNE partnerships Renewal: The Purchaser will have the option of extending the contract (either singly or in phases) for a further period (or periods) of up to two years after the expiry of the term. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN546728 | | 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 | 8 Jan 2026 | | Submission deadline | 1 Oct 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 1 Dec 2025 | | Contract period | 1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £150,000 | | Lots value | £150,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £30,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ABERTAY UNIVERSITY | | Locality | DUNDEE | | Post town | Dundee | | Postcode | DD1 1HG | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM03 Angus and Dundee City | | Local authority | Dundee City | | Electoral ward | Maryfield | | Westminster constituency | Dundee Central | | Delivery location | TLM71 Angus and Dundee City | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | CORMACK CONSULTANCY BALTIC | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services ## Release History - 8 Jan 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN546728 - 17 Sep 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539409 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP539409&idx=2 1st October 2025 - Pricing Schedule - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP539409&idx=1 17th September 2025 - Provision of Consultancy for Transnational Education (TNE) Partnerships ITQ - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539409 Provision of Consultancy for Transnational Education (TNE) Partnerships - The University is seeking to appoint a consultancy firm with proven expertise in TNE to provide strategic advice, operational support, and partnership development services. The appointed supplier will play a key role in enhancing our international engagement through the identification, development, and management of sustainable and high-quality TNE partnerships - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN546728 Provision of Consultancy for Transnational Education (TNE) Partnerships - The University is seeking to appoint a consultancy firm with proven expertise in TNE to provide strategic advice, operational support, and partnership development services. The appointed supplier will play a key role in enhancing our international engagement through the identification, development, and management of sustainable and high-quality TNE partnerships ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.abertay.ac.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000810495 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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