Technological University of the Shannon: Midlands Midwest (TUSMM) Provision of TUS Representative Offices in South Asia and Middle East, Africa, and Malaysia and Southeast Asia

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1. At a glance

Buyer Title CPV / category Estimated value Per-year Procedure type Lots Location Contract length Submission deadline Go-live / start | :----------------------------------------- | :------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | :------------- | :-------------- | :------- | :--------------- | :--- | :------------------------------------- | :-------------- | :------------------ | :-------------- | Technological University of the Shannon: Midlands Midwest (TUSMM) Provision of TUS Representative Offices in South Asia and Middle East, Africa, and Malaysia and Southeast Asia Not specified Not disclosed Not specified Open Procedure 3 South Asia, Middle East, Africa, Malaysia, Southeast Asia Not specified 2026-09-21T16:00:00 Not specified

2. Scope of Work

The Technological University of the Shannon: Midlands Midwest (TUSMM) seeks to establish and operate representative offices in three distinct geographical regions. These offices will act as extensions of the university, focusing on marketing, recruitment, and general representation. The services are divided into three lots, each corresponding to a specific region and with a distinct contract commencement date.

The core activities for the successful tenderer in each lot include:

• Establishment and Operation of a Physical Office:
• Maintaining an established office for a minimum of one year prior to tender submission.
• Providing a dedicated staff member for each office.
• Ensuring the office is operational and accessible.
• Marketing and Recruitment Activities:
• Conducting marketing and recruitment activities within the designated region.
• Providing monthly reports detailing marketing and recruitment efforts, including expenses.
• Facilitating student recruitment for TUSMM.
• Regional Representation:
• Representing TUSMM in key markets within each lot's geographical scope.
• Travelling to other cities within South Asia & MENA (Lot 1) for a minimum of 5-10 weeks per year.
• Willingness to travel throughout sub-Saharan Africa (Lot 2) for a minimum of 5-10 weeks per year.
• Reporting and Administration:
• Emailing monthly reports on marketing, recruitment activities, and expenses to the Contracting Authority.
• Complying with all applicable environmental, social, and labour laws in the region of service provision.

Lot-Specific Focus Markets:

• Lot 1: South Asia and Middle East: Focus on India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Provisional contract commencement: 01 January 2027.
• Lot 2: Africa: Focus on Nigeria and Kenya. Provisional contract commencement: 27 January 2027.
• Lot 3: Malaysia and Southeast Asia: Focus on Malaysia. Provisional contract commencement: 01 September 2027.

The estimated total expenditure across all lots over the term and any extensions is €1,359,678 (excluding VAT).

3. Background & buyer context

Technological University of the Shannon: Midlands Midwest (TUSMM) was established on 1 October 2021. The university has a strong regional focus and aims to drive economic development. This procurement is part of TUSMM's strategy to expand its international reach and student recruitment efforts. Establishing representative offices in key global markets is intended to enhance the university's presence and facilitate engagement with prospective students and partners in South Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and Southeast Asia. The initiative aligns with broader trends in higher education seeking to internationalise operations and diversify student populations.

4. Eligibility & selection criteria

Tenderers must meet the following minimum requirements to be considered eligible for evaluation:

• Turnover Requirement:
• Lot 1 (India & UAE): Average annual turnover of €800,000 over the last three years.
• Lot 2 (Africa): Average annual turnover of €400,000 over the last three years.
• Lot 3 (Malaysia): Average annual turnover of €150,000 over the last three years.
• Note: If a company's annual turnover is less than €12 million, audited accounts are not necessary.
• Insurance:
• Public Liability: €2.6 Million or foreign equivalent.
• Professional Indemnity: €1 Million or foreign equivalent.
• Employer's Liability: Confirmation of holding mandatory Workers Compensation as required in the specific lot's region (India, UAE, East Africa, or Malaysia). No specific limit of indemnity is required for this.
• Certifications: Not specified for this tender.
• Past Experience:
• Demonstrate successful delivery of services of a comparable nature within the last five (5) years.
• Demonstrate that the tenderer has an established office for a minimum of one year.
• Personnel: Not specified for this tender.
• Geographic / Facility Constraints:
• Must have an established office for a minimum of one year.
• The territorial limits and jurisdiction of insurance policies must include Ireland.

5. Award criteria & scoring

The evaluation of tenders will be conducted based on the following criteria. Tenderers must pass each selection criterion to be evaluated.

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