Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
University of Aberdeen
University Office, King's College
Aberdeen
AB24 3FX
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM50 - Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Internet address(es)
Main address
http://www.abdn.ac.uk/procurement
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00102
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Education
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
PROVISION OF IN COUNTRY PRESENCE IN INDIA
Reference number
AU23/49
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Award of contract to maintain and enhance our market presence and operational reach within India with a view to supporting its regional strategy of enhanced engagement to achieve the University's student recruitment objectives.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £340,000
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- IN - India
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Award of contract to maintain and enhance our market presence and operational reach within India with a view to supporting its regional strategy of enhanced engagement to achieve the University's student recruitment objectives.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
Initial one year contract with up to 3 annual extensions.
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition in the cases listed below
- The services can be provided only by a particular economic operator for the following reason:
- absence of competition for technical reasons
Explanation:
In-Country Logistics Private Ltd have worked with the University of Aberdeen for over 2 years during which time there has been investment in their training as well as them gaining vast experience and knowledge of the University of Aberdeen. A change in supplier would essentially lead to the University starting this process again which would impact on internal resource with training new individuals and them getting up to speed with experience and knowledge of the University of Aberdeen. A change in provider at this time would be disruptive and impact on international student recruitment which the University cannot afford at this time.
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
AU23/49
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
9 January 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 1
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
In-country Limited
3 Dunster house,, 22 Hanson street,
London
W1W 6UG
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £340,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
(SC Ref:754851)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Aberden Sheriff Court
Aberdeen
Country
United Kingdom