In Country Manager - India (Student Recruitment)

What this is

Robert Gordon University (Aberdeen) is appointing an In-Country Manager based in India to support its international student recruitment and engagement goals. The initial contract is 24 months with potential for two 12-month extensions, giving a total potential duration of 48 months. The estimated contract value is £100,000 inclusive of any extensions. Award is 50% technical knowledge and experience, 30% interview performance, and 20% price.

Key points

• Mandatory: at least 3 years' experience as in-country manager for an international university
• Technical score threshold of 30/50 (60%) required to progress to interview stage
• Submission deadline: 15/07/2026 at 12:00 via PCS Postbox

Who can bid

Minimum 3 years of experience in a similar in-country manager role with an international university is mandatory. Staff qualifications must be disclosed.

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How it is scored

Quality 80% · Price 20% 50% technical knowledge and experience, 30% interview performance, 20% price. Only bidders scoring above 30/50 (60%) at the technical stage proceed to interview.

Money

Estimated total contract value £100,000 inclusive of all extensions. Tender valid for 6 months from submission date.

How to submit

Submit electronically via PCS Postbox at publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk. ITT document available after registering interest.

Clarifications

Clarification questions via PCS portal. Deadline 15/07/2026 at 12:00.

Contract period

Initial contract 24 months. Option to extend by two further 12-month periods. Contract value of £100,000 includes potential extensions.

Classification

CPV 80300000 — Higher education services ScotlandAberdeen & North-East