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Temporary Recruitment

UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA

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22 Apr 2026 at 11:41

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Temporary Recruitment" services initiated by the University of East Anglia (UEA) is complete. The contract, valued at £200,000, was awarded on 29th March 2026 and spans from 30th March 2026 to 29th March 2028. It covers temporary positions such as administrators, IT helpdesk support, and cleaning staff. This selective procurement utilised a call-off from a framework agreement and falls under the industry category of job search services, with additional classifications related to office personnel placement and supply services. Key delivery locations include Norwich, Norfolk, identified by postal code NR47TJ.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in recruitment services for various temporary roles. Specifically, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to contend for such contracts, providing a range of skilled personnel to meet the diverse staffing needs of a large educational institution. With UEA as the buying organisation and Reed Specialist Recruitment as the supplier, this agreement exemplifies a lucrative partnership model that can inspire businesses aiming to expand their recruitment service offerings in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Temporary Recruitment

Notice Description

An agreement is required to cover any temporary recruitment for various positions required across UEA. This includes administrators, catering, personal assistants, reception, IT helpdesk support, Grounds Maintenance, Cleaning staff, Post Room Assistant, Porters and library assistants. A call-off from a framework agreement was undertaken.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-10bf1647-6580-4c31-abfd-8993870924ec
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01786e2a-535e-42a0-82f7-8ab117438ff3
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79611000 - Job search services

79612000 - Placement services of office-support personnel

79621000 - Supply services of office personnel

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
29 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Mar 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
29 Mar 2026 - 29 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR4 7TJ
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
University
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

REED SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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