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Contract for the supply of Recruitment Services to the University of Birmingham

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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13 May 2020 at 11:32

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Birmingham, located in Edgbaston, Birmingham, has completed a procurement process for a contract titled "Contract for the supply of Recruitment Services." This tender falls under the recruitment services industry category and was conducted using a limited procurement method through competitive quotations, indicative of a below-threshold process. The contract was awarded to Robert Half Limited for a total value of £30,686, and the contract period commenced on February 4, 2020, and concluded on April 30, 2020. The tender period ended on February 3, 2020, which marked the deadline for submission of bids.

This procurement presents valuable opportunities for businesses in the recruitment sector, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in recruitment services. The contract's completion suggests that businesses with a proven track record in providing high-quality recruitment solutions could competitively position themselves for future tenders with the University of Birmingham or similar institutions. Firms looking to grow their operations in this niche should leverage their expertise and experience to tap into opportunities arising from similar public contracts.

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Notice Title

Contract for the supply of Recruitment Services to the University of Birmingham

Notice Description

Contract for the supply of Recruitment Services to the University of Birmingham. Three companies were approach for candidates.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4bd66c57-c541-4661-8dcc-16bf27ac264b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37f83829-416c-4a27-801b-ed5435d639f3
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
Large

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
£30,686 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,686 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Feb 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Feb 20206 years ago
Contract Period
4 Feb 2020 - 30 Apr 2020 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 2TT
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ROBERT HALF

Further Information

Notice Documents

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