Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
University of Aberdeen
University Office, King's College
Aberdeen
AB24 3FX
UK
E-mail: e-sourcing@abdn.ac.uk
NUTS: UKM50
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.abdn.ac.uk/procurement
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00102
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Education
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
PROVISION OF IN COUNTRY PRESENCE IN INDIA
Reference number: AU23/49
II.1.2) Main CPV code
79000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.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.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
340 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
IN
II.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.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
Initial one year contract with up to 3 annual extensions.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition
Justification for selected award procedure:
The works, supplies or 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.
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: AU23/49
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
09/01/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from 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
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
In-country Limited
3 Dunster house,, 22 Hanson street,
London
W1W 6UG
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 340 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
(SC Ref:754851)
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Aberden Sheriff Court
Aberdeen
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
10/01/2024