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Executive Recruitment

UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)

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20 Nov 2024 at 13:15

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sussex has concluded a public procurement process for executive recruitment services, specifically targeting two posts. This tender falls under the industry category of recruitment services, with the contract's location based in Brighton, England, at postal code BN1 9RH. The procurement stage is complete, having progressed through a competitive quotation process below the threshold. Key dates include the tender period ending on 22 October 2024, the award on 30 October 2024, and the contract running from 13 November 2024 to 12 November 2026. The procurement was valued at £55,200 and utilised a limited procurement method.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the recruitment services sector to expand their portfolio by engaging with prominent institutions like the University of Sussex. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited for this opportunity, given the University's specific suitability considerations. The contract was awarded to Minerva (Shepherd Tucker) LLP, suggesting that businesses with robust experience in high-level executive recruitment will be competitive in similar future tenders. Opportunities like this enable businesses to establish long-term relationships with educational institutions, thereby fostering business growth and stability.

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Notice Title

Executive Recruitment

Notice Description

Executive recruitment for two posts

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-120fa7d2-dd0b-4b02-92fa-dc2dc285b55c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b719bc7-6f4c-4192-b7da-847ff09678bf
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£55,200 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£55,200 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
13 Nov 2024 - 12 Nov 2026 1-2 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 SUSSEX(THE)
Contact Name
Kelly Feldman
Contact Email
k.feldman@sussex.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01273 678143

Buyer Location

Locality
BRIGHTON
Postcode
BN1 9RH
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ21 Brighton and Hove
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Brighton and Hove
Electoral Ward
Coldean & Stanmer
Westminster Constituency
Brighton Pavilion

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MINERVA (SHEPHERD TUCKER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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