QUB/2750/25 Global Mobility and Related Services - India

Tender description

In January 2025, the University announced its plans to become the first Russell Group University to open a campus in GIFT City, India. Queen’s commitment over an initial five-year period cements Queen’s position as a leading global university committed to fostering international collaborations.The University invites tenders from Economic Operators who can provide comprehensive Global Mobility Services and support the University in this initiative. Lot 1: In January 2025, the University announced its plans to become the first Russell Group University to open a campus in GIFT City, India. Queen’s commitment over an initial five-year period cements Queen’s position as a leading global university committed to fostering international collaborations.The University invites tenders from Economic Operators who can provide comprehensive services across the cohorts outlined below. For clarity, Economic Operators must demonstrate their ability to deliver services for all requirements as part of an integrated solution. The University has developed an indicative resourcing strategy and implementation plan and requires a broad range of support across several cohorts. Details of the indicative range of requirements is set out below. Cohort 1: Academic Staff dedicated to delivery of services in GIFT City and based at GIFT City campus Cohort 2: Queen’s University UK based staff seconded on multi-year basis to GIFT City campus Cohort 3: Queen’s University UK based academic staff spending several weeks at a time at GIFT City campus, where demand requires it, to support individuals within cohort 1Cohort 4: Professional Services and operational support staff based at GIFT City campusCohort 5: Business Travel to GIFT City Campus Ancillary ServicesThe University may also require the economic operator to provide ad hoc support services.This project is dynamic and in its early stages; therefore, it is expected to evolve throughout the duration of the contract. Accordingly, the scope of requirements may be refined, expanded, or reduced as necessary to meet business needs. The University requires the successful Economic Operator to demonstrate flexibility in adapting to these evolving requirements. Any modifications will remain within the scope of the contract's subject matter and will be mutually agreed upon in writing by both the University and the successful provider.