Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
GCU
Cowcaddens Road
Glasgow
G4 0BA
Contact
Jamie Simpson
Telephone
+44 413313826
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM82 - Glasgow City
Internet address(es)
Main address
http://www.gcu.ac.uk/procurement
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00195
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
www.publictendersscotland.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
In-Country Presence Student Recruitment China
Reference number
GC-MKT-2021-06
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
The University is seeking a Contractor for the provision of an in-country presence for student recruitment in China. We require in region support to provide effective, measurable and proven strategic recruitment support and digital campaigns through expertise in the HE sector.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £240,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
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
- UKM82 - Glasgow City
Main site or place of performance
Glasgow Caledonian University
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The University is seeking a Contractor for the provision of an in-country presence for student recruitment in China. We require in region support to provide effective, measurable and proven strategic recruitment support and digital campaigns through expertise in the HE sector.
The contractor will support the Directorate of Marketing, Recruitment and Admissions in the effective achievement of student recruitment targets in China.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Service Delivery / Weighting: 45%
Quality criterion - Name: International HE Student Recruitment Expertise / Weighting: 8%
Quality criterion - Name: Conversion Activities / Weighting: 3%
Quality criterion - Name: Alumini / Weighting: 2%
Quality criterion - Name: Sustainability / Weighting: 2%
Price - Weighting: 40
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
2 x 12 months
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
List and brief description of selection criteria
List and brief description of selection criteria:
Please refer to the "Qualification Envelope" of the ITT within PCS-T to answer the selection criteria.
Please refer to Part IV Selection Criteria: Questions within 4B.5 of the SPD
Bidders must confirm they can provide the following supporting evidence prior to award:
Employers (Compulsory) Liability Insurance* = GBP 5 Million
Public Liability Insurance = GBP 5 Million
Professional Liability Insurance = GBP 1 Million
Please refer to Part IV Selection Criteria: Questions within 4B.6 of the SPD
The successful bidder will be required to provide 2 years audited accounts, or equivalent prior to Contract award, or confirm in their tender submission the publicly accessible, free, online location of accounts if available in such a format.
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
20 September 2021
Local time
4:00pm
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
Tender must be valid until: 20 December 2021
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
20 September 2021
Local time
4:00pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
six.3) Additional information
Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
The successful bidder must confirm that they comply with the requirements of the Modern Slavery Act 2015.
Please refer to Part III Section D Selection Criteria: Questions within 3D.2 of the SPD
FORM OF TENDER
Please complete “Appendix A – Form of Tender” in the Technical Questionnaire in PCS-Tender.
This information should be submitted prior to award. It is for information only and will not be scored however failure to submit a signed copy will result in elimination from the procurement exercise.
SUB-CONTRACTORS
Please complete “Appendix C – List of Sub-Contractors” if applicable in the Technical Questionnaire in PCS- Tender.
This information should only be submitted if applicable prior to award. It is for information only and will not be scored.
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION
Please complete “Appendix D – Freedom of Information” if applicable in the Technical Questionnaire in PCS-Tender.
This information should only be submitted if applicable prior to award. It is for information only and will not be scored.
SUSTAIN SUPPLY CHAIN CODE OF CONDUCT
Please complete “Appendix E – APUC Ltd Sustain Supply Chain Code of Conduct” in the Technical Questionnaire in PCS-Tender.
This information should be submitted prior to award. It is for information only and will not be scored.
ANTI-BRIBERY POLICY
Please complete “Appendix F – Anti-Bribery Policy” in the Technical Questionnaire in PCS-Tender.
This information should be submitted prior to award. It is for information only and will not be scored however failure to submit a signed copy will result in elimination from the procurement exercise.
GDPR - CONTRACTOR ASSURANCE ASSESSMENT QUESTIONNAIRE
Please complete "Appendix H - Contractor Assurance Assessment Questionnaire" in the Technical Questionnaire in PCS-Tender.
This information should be submitted prior to award. It is for information only and will not be scored.
The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 18979. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
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six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Glasgow Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
1 Carlton Place
Glasgow
G5 9TW
Country
United Kingdom