Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Robert Gordon University
Central Services Building, Garthdee Road
Aberdeen
AB10 7FY
UK
E-mail: procurement@rgu.ac.uk
NUTS: UKM50
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.rgu.ac.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00399
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
UK & International Student Recruitment Media Planning & Buying for RGU
Reference number: RTEU0013
II.1.2) Main CPV code
79000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Provision of UK & International Student Recruitment Media Planning & Buying for Robert Gordon University.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
750 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM50
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
UK & International Student Recruitment Media Planning & Buying for Robert Gordon University.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Technical
/ Weighting: 75
Price
/ Weighting:
25
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 36
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
The University will retain the option to extend the contract by agreement for a further two one-year periods.
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
II.2.14) Additional information
Please refer to the Invitation to Tender and supporting document for all available information in relation to the tender.
Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1) Conditions for participation
III.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.2) Conditions related to the contract
III.2.3) Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract
Obligation to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing 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.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2019/S 018-038616
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
14/10/2026
Local time: 12:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
IV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 4 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
14/10/2026
Local time: 12:00
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
Yes
Estimated timing for further notices to be published:
Recurrence will be dependant on factors including budget and strategic direction and will be re-tendered in line with the expiration date of the contract as detailed within the notice per the intended contract duration and any extension options undertaken.
VI.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
VI.3) Additional information
All tenderers are required to:
- Complete the SPD document within PCS-T as part of the tender.
- Complete and return a sub-contractor SPD for any intended sub-contracts to be used in the delivery of goods/services, to be returned as part of the tender.
- Provide audited financial accounts including profit & loss statements or equivalent in the SPD for the last 2 financial years.
Alternatively, if you are unable to provide the required accounting information – e.g. a new business without the required accounts, please provide a banker’s letter demonstrating their willingness to support your organisation over the term of the Contract.
With reference to the SPD section 4B, it is a requirement of this contract that bidders hold, or will commit to obtain prior to the commencement of any subsequently awarded contract, the types and levels of insurance indicated below:
Bidders must confirm they can provide the following supporting evidence prior to award:
- Employers Liability Insurance 5M GBP
- Professional Liability Insurance 1M GBP
- Product & Public Liability Insurance 1M GBP
Tenderers must complete and return the following appendices as part of the tender submission:
1 – Technical Schedule
2 – Commercial Schedule
4 – Supply Chain Code of Conduct
5 – Form of Tender
6 – Cloud Rik Evaluation Questionnaire
Tenderers must complete and return the following appendices if successful prior to contract award:
3 – Conditions of Contract for the Purchase of Goods & Services
7 – Data Protection Processing Agreement.
The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 65475. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
(SC Ref:842689)
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Aberdeen Sheriff and Justice of the Peace Court
Aberdeen
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
10/09/2026