AwardedAwarded 30 July 2026
260094 Contract for Staff Payment & Management Services in Sub Saharan Africa
Queen's University Belfast · Education
In brief
Queen's University Belfast awarded recruitment work to Afaraed Ltd on 30 July 2026.
The notice gives a value of £360,000 excluding VAT.
The contract runs for 2 years, up to 6 years with extensions, starting 2 August 2026.
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What the notice says
Queen's profile in the wider Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) region continues to grow and the University has developed meaningful engagement with a number of key strategic recruitment partners. The SSA student population at Queen's has grown over the past 5 years, with the University first investing in a local presence in 2021 to engage with educational agents, high schools and our INTO Joint Venture partner locally and, critically, to support prospective students in their application journey.
Through our In-Country Regional Manager, Queen's has maintained a market presence in Africa for a number of years. To continue to support this arrangement, Queen's requires a supplier to continue to facilitate the employment of our Regional Manager and provide payroll services through a legally registered company in Nigeria. This will enable Queen's to maintain a visible market presence in Sub-Saharan Africa market, supporting the University's wider student recruitment and international engagement objectives.
Who won
| Winner | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Afaraed Ltd (SME) 1 bid received | £360,000 | Awarded 10 July 2026 2 August 2026 to 1 August 2028 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 051454-2026
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 066894-2026
- Contract details notice · UK7, notice 075362-2026
About the buyer
Queen's University BelfastLast 12 months
Procurements
55Awards
40Suppliers it has used most for recruitment
- Afaraed Ltd1 contract
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From notice 051454-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 1 June 2026, last updated 7 August 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.