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Global Mobility Services

Awarded to AAB Employer Solutions LLP, CD&R Galaxy UK Opco Limited, Crowe U.K. LLP +7 more

North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium(buyer)

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Published 21 February 2025
Deadline
Closed 25 March 2025

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Overview

North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium established a multi-provider framework agreement for global mobility services across six UK higher education purchasing consortia, comprising three lots: overseas taxation, payroll, immigration and advisory services; employee relocation services; and employer of record services. The framework was awarded to ten providers including AAB Employer Solutions LLP, KPMG LLP, Grant Thornton UK LLP, and others, with a total contract value of £18 million and a 24-month initial term from July 2025 to June 2027, with options to extend for up to two additional 12-month periods.

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Lots (3)

  • Overseas Taxation, Payroll, Immigration and Advisory Services

    Lot 1 - Overseas Taxation, Payroll, Immigration and Advisory Services includes, but is not limited to, the following scope: the provision of advice and support to the Member Institution on its management of global employees' working or travelling arrangements in an overseas host country for the following aspects: international taxation, international payroll, and immigration services. Advisory services (comprising specialist advice on international employment law, international pensions, feasibility assessments and cost projections, business traveller and remote working, permanent establishment, employer of record model) are included on a non-mandatory basis. Additional information: Lotted suppliers may sub-contract part of the work to a third party which includes supplier firms (partner companies that form part of the same group) and/or sub-contractors providing a service on behalf of the main supplier.

  • Employee Relocation Services

    Lot 2 – Employee Relocation Services includes, but is not limited to, the following scope: the provision of employee relocation services including advice and support to a Member Institution and its global employees. Relocation services can be provided inbound and outbound of the UK via a managed service or through an expense management service (with an option to also provide this with relocation support services). The suite of relocation services comprise advice & service coordination, settling-in, removal & storage for household goods, home search, orientation services, cultural support, school/education search and partner support services. Relocation services may also be required for Global Employees moving within the UK only (domestic relocation) and moves from one Host Country to another. Both of these are included on a non-mandatory basis. Additional information: Lotted suppliers may sub-contract part of the work to a third party which includes supplier firms (partner companies that form part of the same group) and/or sub-contractors providing a service on behalf of the main supplier.

  • Employer of Record Services

    Lot 3 – Employer of Record Services comprises of employer of record services where a Customer is seeking a global employment outsourcing provider to operate overseas on its behalf as a legal employer of record. The Supplier will fulfil the employer responsibilities in an overseas location on behalf of the Customer for its global employees to prevent any unintended compliance risks on workforce arrangements. The services comprise employer administration, HR support, payroll and tax compliance requirements in the Host Country. Additional information: Lotted suppliers may sub-contract part of the work to a third party which includes supplier firms (partner companies that form part of the same group) and/or sub-contractors providing a service on behalf of the main supplier.

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Services
Estimated value
£9,000,000
Procedure
Open
Contract type
Framework agreement
Published
21 February 2025
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Award outcome

Awarded value
£9,000,000
Award date
23 July 2025
Contract period
30 June 2025 → 30 June 2029
Winners
  • AAB Employer Solutions LLP
  • CD&R Galaxy UK Opco Limited
  • Crowe U.K. LLP
  • Equus Global Expansion LLC
  • Grant Thornton UK LLP
  • KPMG LLP
  • Pickfords Move Management Limited
  • Sterling Relocation Limited
  • TTHCurzon Relocation Ltd
  • The Briars Group Limited

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Notice history

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  1. Contract

    26 August 2025

  2. Contract

    15 July 2025

  3. Contract Notice

    21 February 2025

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