International Student Recruitment - In Country

Location

Edinburgh

Description

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.

Total Quantity or Scope

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 Options

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

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

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

Indicators

• Bids should cover the whole contract.
• Renewals are available.
• Award on basis of price.

Other Information

The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 30637. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-pr... A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows: The University of Edinburgh is seeking a partnership with a supplier who is committed to delivering community benefits for this contract in the Edinburgh city region. Please provide a methodology detailing your community benefits proposal, how you will resource, deliver, evidence and report your proposed benefits. See https://www.esescommunities.org/ for more information on potential community benefit opportunities in the Edinburgh city region. The exact nature, delivery and/or monitoring arrangements of proposed community benefits may be clarified or co-created post tender, however, the bidder response will be enforced as part of the contract at the discretion of the University. (SC Ref:816372)