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title: "International Student Recruitment - In Country"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000816372"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH"
published: "2026-03-23"
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# International Student Recruitment - In Country

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000816372

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh is engaged in a procurement process aimed at enhancing its international student recruitment efforts by establishing an in-country presence in South Asia and South East Asia. This process, conducted through an open procedure, seeks a contractor capable of hosting staff overseas in order to facilitate effective recruitment operations in these regions. The contract is valued at 825,000 GBP, and it initially covers an 18-month period with potential extensions contingent on additional funding. The procurement falls under the services industry category and is located in Edinburgh, UK. The tender process transitioned from its initiation on 21st November 2025 to the award stage on 23rd March 2026, where Grok Global Services was awarded the contract. The contract was signed on 20th March 2026.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in international recruitment services, particularly those with expertise in deploying personnel in overseas markets. Businesses with capabilities in facilitating the establishment and operation of remote recruitment staff could leverage this contract to expand their footprint into South Asian and South East Asian markets. The procurement method encourages participation from SMEs, as evidenced by the successful bid from Grok Global Services, an SME based in Brooklyn, New York. Companies well-suited to compete for such opportunities are those proficient in operations and management of overseas recruitment, with the ability to deliver high-quality outcomes complementing the University’s strategic objectives. Business growth can be achieved through enhanced service delivery and expansion into new regions facilitated by this significant procurement initiative.

## Notice

The University is seeking a Contractor(s) for the provision of In-Country Presence by establishing staff based in key recruitment regions -- South Asia and South East Asia.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Edinburgh wishes to conduct an open tender to appoint a third-party provider capable of hosting staff working on our behalf overseas. The University intends to enhance its international student recruitment activity by establishing an in-country presence within key recruitment markets in South Asia and South East Asia. As part of this initiative, the University will deploy individuals working on our behalf to operate within these regions and requires external support to facilitate their effective establishment and ongoing operations. This contract is being funded by the University's Strategic Fund and at present, is only available for the initial 18-month term of the contract. However, it is the intention of The International and Postgraduate Recruitment Team (IRPT) to apply for a subsequent round. If successful, it is at this point the extension period will be enacted. The budget for the initial 18-month contract term is 375,000 GBP (excluding VAT). Subject to additional funding being secured for a further two years, a further 450,000 GBP (excluding VAT) may be made available, provided the University secures such funding and enacts the extension period. This additional funding is not guaranteed at this stage. If all extensions are enacted, the total contract value would be 825,000 GBP.

Renewal: A further 1 x 2-year is extension is available at end of initial term.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552217 |
| 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 | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £825,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £825 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH1 1HT |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian |
| Local authority | Midlothian |
| Electoral ward | Midlothian West |
| Westminster constituency | Midlothian |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | GROK GLOBAL SERVICES; UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 23 Mar 2026 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552217
- 21 Nov 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV544088

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV544088
  International Student Recruitment - In Country - The University is seeking a Contractor(s) for the provision of In-Country Presence by establishing staff based in key recruitment regions -- South Asia and South East Asia.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552217
  International Student Recruitment - In Country - The University is seeking a Contractor(s) for the provision of In-Country Presence by establishing staff based in key recruitment regions -- South Asia and South East Asia.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.ed.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000816372
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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