Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Glasgow Caledonian University
70 Cowcaddens Road
Glasgow
G4 0BA
UK
Telephone: +44 1413313578
E-mail: procurement@gcu.ac.uk
NUTS: UKM82
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.gcu.ac.uk/aboutgcu/services-and-facilities/finance/procurement
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00195
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
I.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 abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
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 Kenya (Glasgow Caledonian University)
Reference number: GCU - MKT - 2026 - 02
II.1.2) Main CPV code
79411100
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
The 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.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79411100
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM82
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Service Delivery – Methodology
/ Weighting: 30
Quality criterion: Key Personnel
/ Weighting: 13
Quality criterion: Continuous improvement and Innovation
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Management Information/Reporting
/ Weighting: 8
Quality criterion: Business Continuity
/ Weighting: 5
Quality criterion: Sustainable Procurement - University Values
/ Weighting: 2
Quality criterion: Fair Work Practices
/ Weighting: 2
Price
/ Weighting:
30
II.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:
The University reserves the right to extend the Contract for a further 2 x 12 months subject to satisfactory performance and continued University requirements.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
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 III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1) Conditions for participation
III.1.2) Economic and financial standing
List and brief description of selection criteria:
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
III.2) Conditions related to the contract
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
15/06/2026
Local time: 12:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
15/06/2026
Local time: 12:00
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
No
VI.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.
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
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VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Glasgow Sheriff Court
1 Carlton Place
Glasgow
G5 9DA
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
14/05/2026