Official UK procurement notice
Provision of In-Country Presence in Kenya (Glasgow Caledonian University)
Authority: Glasgow Caledonian University (Education)
What is being bought
Published requirement descriptionThe University is seeking a Contractor for the Provision of In-Country Presence in Kenya. The Directorate of Future Students and Marketing key function is to develop, manage and execute the University’s marketing and recruitment strategy, enabling the University to achieve student recruitment targets (all degree levels) from UK and international markets, as well as more broadly build and bolster our brand position and levels of recognition.
CPV: Business development consultancy services
The lotProcurement structure
single lot · no lot value publishedLot #1The University has identified a need for Kenyan Regional presence to support…Renewal
The University has identified a need for Kenyan Regional presence to support recruitment targets and associated objectives.
Kenya is a key diversification market for GCU, offering strong growth potential supported by a young and expanding population and increasing demand for international study. As the largest economy in East Africa, Kenya continues to produce a growing number of students seeking overseas education opportunities.
We require an in-country presence to maximise recruitment opportunities for GCU postgraduate courses and to also grow the appeal of GCU undergraduate courses in the market. Based on research and previous experience of the HE sectors; this presence should be in a city hub – ideally Nairobi – as that fits well with our course portfolio and provides the institution with competitive advantage. We are requesting recommendations as how best to resource this.
What it takes to wini
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add morei
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Published sub-criteria (8)
- Service Delivery – Methodology: 30%
- Key Personnel: 13%
- Continuous improvement and Innovation: 10%
- Management Information/Reporting: 8%
- Business Continuity: 5%
- Fair Work Practices: 2%
- price: 30%
- Sustainable Procurement - University Values: 2%
Published award criteria (8)
- Service Delivery – Methodology: 30
- Key Personnel: 13
- Continuous improvement and Innovation: 10
- Management Information/Reporting: 8
- Business Continuity: 5
- Sustainable Procurement - University Values: 2
- Fair Work Practices: 2
- Price: 30
- Economic & financial standing
Please refer to question within 4B.5 of the SPD and Economic and Financial standing section of the Contract Notice
Bidders must confirm they can provide the following supporting evidence prior to award:
Employer’s (Compulsory) Liability Insurance = 5 Million GBP
Professional Liability Insurance = 1 Million GBP
Public Liability Insurance = 5 Million GBP
Please refer to question within 4B.6 of the SPD and Economic and financial standing section of the Contract Notice
The successful Contractor will be required to provide 2 years audited accounts, or equivalent if awarded the Contract.
Information provided for Part III and IV will be assessed on a Pass/Fail basis, where:
Pass = meets requirements as stated in Contract Notice
Fail = does not meet requirements as stated in Contract Notice
- Price carries 30 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 3 points. The method statement decides this lot, not the discount.
Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record · publisher note attached- Procedure method
- Open procedure
- Legal basis
- CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
- Procurement category
- Services
- Notice status
- Closed
- Procurement threshold
- Unspecified in notice
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Stand-alone contract (no framework)
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Yes (GPA)
- Recurring procurement
- No (one-off requirement)
- First published
- 14 May 2026, 17:01 BST
- Last source update
- 14 May 2026, 17:01 BST
- Award evaluation window
- 15 Jun 2026 – …
- Authority reference
GCU - MKT - 2026 - 02- FTS notice number
2026/S 000-044597- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-069941Find a Tender
Publisher note: 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. SUPPLY CHAIN CODE OF CONDUCT Please complete “Appendix E – APUC Ltd 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 QUESTIONAIRE Please complete “Appendix H – Contractor Assurance 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 31473. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 (SC Ref:831854)
How it was run
Official notice- Submission deadline
- 15 Jun 2026, 12:00 BST
- Submission channel
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- Accepted languages
- en
- Bids opened
- 15 Jun 2026, 12:00 BST
Timeline
14 May 2026 → 15 Jun 2026 · 3 dates- Notice published161 days ago14 May 2026, 17:01 BST
- Submission deadline129 days ago15 Jun 2026, 12:00 BST
- Bids opened129 days ago15 Jun 2026, 12:00 BST
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Dispute resolution & review bodies
- Glasgow Sheriff CourtReview body
Official documents & specifications
Official links; attachments are not copiedNo document links were published on the notice.