Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Abertay University
Bell Street
Dundee
DD1 1HG
UK
Telephone: +44 1382308995
E-mail: procurement@abertay.ac.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.abertay.ac.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00103
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
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
Admissions Credibility Interviewing and Compliance Service for High-Risk Regions
Reference number: 049-AU-PRO-2627
II.1.2) Main CPV code
75121000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Abertay University is undertaking a market engagement exercise to understand the capability and capacity available within the admissions credibility interviewing and UKVI compliance support market.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
225 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
79111000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM71
Main site or place of performance:
Abertay University
Bell Street
Dundee
DD1 1HG
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Abertay University is undertaking a market engagement exercise to understand the capability and capacity available within the admissions credibility interviewing and UKVI compliance support market.
The University is exploring a potential future requirement for a fully managed, human-led admissions credibility interviewing service for international student applicants from designated high-risk regions, delivered and managed by a single supplier. The service will form an important part of the University’s international recruitment and admissions assurance processes by supporting applicant genuineness, reducing visa refusal risks, strengthening admissions decision-making and supporting the University’s UKVI Sponsor Licence obligations.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
07/12/2026
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=846869.
(SC Ref:846869)
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
28/10/2026