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.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
https://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
Student Admissions Processing Service
Reference number
AU22/110
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 of Aberdeen require a supplier to provide a student application processing service.
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
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
- 79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services
- 79996000 - Business organisation services
- 98110000 - Services furnished by business, professional and specialist organisations
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM50 - Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Main site or place of performance
The service can be carried out remotely in line with all applicable GDPR regulations.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The University of Aberdeen require a supplier to deliver a Student Admissions Service, managing all aspects of student applications.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
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
3 x 12 month optional extensions
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
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
11 August 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: 3 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
11 August 2023
Local time
12:00pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: Yes
Estimated timing for further notices to be published: Mid-2026
six.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
six.3) Additional information
All tenderers are required to:
- Complete the SPD document within PCS-T as part of this tender.
- Complete and return a sub-contractor SPD for any intended sub-contractors to be used in the delivery of services, to be returned as part of the tender.
The successful tenderer will be required to:
- Provide audited financial accounts including profit & loss statements or equivalent in the SPD for the last 2 financial years.
Alternatively, if you are unable to provide the required accounting information – e.g. a new business without the required accounts, please provide a banker’s letter demonstrating their willingness to support your organisation over the term of the Contract.
It is a requirement of this tender that bidders hold, or will commit to obtain prior to the commencement of any subsequently awarded contract, the types and levels of insurance indicated below:
- Employers Liability Insurance 5M GBP
- Professional Liability Insurance 1M GBP
- Public Liability Insurance 5M GBP
- Tenderers must complete and return the following appendices as part of the tender submission:
A – Commercial Schedule
B – Technical Schedule
C – Supplier Data and Cyber Questionnaire
D – Form of Tender
- Tenderers must complete and return the following appendices if successful prior to contract award:
E – Terms and Conditions
F – Supply Chain Code of Conduct
The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 24508. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
(SC Ref:735934)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Aberdeen Sheriff Court & Justice of the Peace
Aberdeen
Country
United Kingdom