Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
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.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 Conversion Support Services for Student Recruitment for Glasgow Caledonian University
Reference number: GCU-MKT-2026-03
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 a Conversion Partner who is equipped to provide a bespoke data driven, measurable series of conversion solutions through expertise in the HE sector.
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 is seeking an experienced Higher Education conversion partner to deliver customised, data-driven, and measurable recruitment solutions.
By leveraging deep insights into domestic and international student markets alongside a proven track record, the partner will collaborate directly with GCU’s Recruitment and Conversion teams in Glasgow and London.
Operating across year-round intake cycles, this strategic partnership aims to enhance internal capacity, adapt to market shifts, and reinforce GCU’s competitive position in a increasingly dynamic global market.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Service Delivery – Methodology
/ Weighting: 30
Quality criterion: Service Delivery – Presentation
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Service Delivery – Continuous improvement and Innovation
/ Weighting: 12
Quality criterion: Service Delivery – Key Personnel
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Sustainability - University Values
/ Weighting: 3
Quality criterion: Sustainability - Fair Work Practices and Community Benefits
/ Weighting: 5
Price
/ Weighting:
30
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 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.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2026/S 000-104700
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: GCU-MKT-2026-03
A contract/lot is awarded:
No
V.1 Information on non-award
The contract/lot is not awarded
Other reasons (discontinuation of procedure)
Section VI: Complementary information
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
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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
04/11/2026