International Student Recruitment - In Country

A Contract Award Notice
by UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

Source
Find a Tender
Type
Contract (Services)
Duration
1.5 year (est.)
Value
£825K
Sector
BUSINESS
Published
23 Mar 2026
Delivery
To 21 Sep 2027 (est.)
Deadline
n/a

Related Terms

Location

Edinburgh

Geochart for 2 buyers and 1 suppliers

2 buyers

1 supplier

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.

Award Detail

1 Grok Global Services (New York)
  • Reference: ec1080
  • Num offers: 8
  • Value: £825
  • Contractor is an SME.

Award Criteria

Quality 70.0
PRICE 30.0

CPV Codes

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

Indicators

  • Award on basis of price.

Other Information

(SC Ref:827233)

Reference

  • FTS 026106-2026

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