Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
University of Dundee
Procurement, 3rd Floor, Tower Building, Nethergate
Dundee
DD1 4HN
Contact
Annemarie Hannaway
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM71 - Angus and Dundee City
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00105
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
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
Admission Support Services Africa and South Asia
Reference number
UoD-PF151-TC-2023
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 80300000 - Higher education services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The University of Dundee (UoD) has seen a huge increase in demand for its Postgraduate Taught courses, particularly from applicants domiciled in South Asia and Africa. To respond to this volume UoD is now seeking support to manage applications from these geographies.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £1,500,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
South Asia
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 75121000 - Administrative educational services
- 80300000 - Higher education services
- 80340000 - Special education services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM71 - Angus and Dundee City
Main site or place of performance
Dundee
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The University of Dundee (UoD) has seen a huge increase in demand for its Postgraduate Taught courses, particularly from applicants domiciled in South Asia and Africa. To engage this volume of demand, maintain applicant quality, ensure applicant credibility, and ensure an excellent applicant experience, UoD is now seeking support to manage applications from these geographies.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Technical / Weighting: 70
Price - Weighting: 30
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
60
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The initial contract duration shall be for a 3-year period with the option to extend for a further 2 12-month duration periods.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Africa
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 75121000 - Administrative educational services
- 80300000 - Higher education services
- 80340000 - Special education services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM71 - Angus and Dundee City
Main site or place of performance
Dundee
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The University of Dundee (UoD) has seen a huge increase in demand for its Postgraduate Taught courses, particularly from applicants domiciled in South Asia and Africa. To engage this volume of demand, maintain applicant quality, ensure applicant credibility, and ensure an excellent applicant experience, UoD is now seeking support to manage applications from these geographies.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Technical / Weighting: 70
Price - Weighting: 30
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
60
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The initial contract duration shall be for a 3-year period with the option to extend for a further 2 12-month duration periods.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
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 three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.2) Conditions related to the contract
three.2.3) Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract
Obligation to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing the contract
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
5 July 2023
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 6 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
5 July 2023
Local time
12:00pm
Place
University of Dundee, Tower Building, Nethergate Dundee
Information about authorised persons and opening procedure
Annemarie Hannaway, Corporate Category Manager
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
six.3) Additional information
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(SC Ref:734414)
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six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Dundee Sheriff Court
6 W Bell Street
Dundee
DD1 9AD
Country
United Kingdom