Award

Temporary Recruitment MSP

ASTON UNIVERSITY

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Award

12 Feb 2025 at 17:27

Summary of the contracting process

Aston University, located in Birmingham (postal code B4 7ET), has completed the procurement process titled "Temporary Recruitment MSP" under the industry category of Recruitment Services (CPV 79600000). The procurement, a call-off from the ESPO Framework Agreement 653F_23 MSTAR4 - Lot 1B, employed a selective method. Key stages include the tender period ending on 26th July 2024 and the contract period spanning from 7th April 2025 to 6th April 2027. The total contract value is £2,400,000 GBP, and Reed Specialist Recruitment Ltd, a large-scale supplier based in London, has been selected for the award.

This tender creates significant opportunities for large-scale recruitment firms to engage with a reputable educational institution like Aston University. The structured and high-value contract, with a clear timeline and specific framework, is well-suited for established recruitment companies capable of managing large-scale temporary recruitment initiatives. Although SMEs and VCSEs are not specifically targeted for suitability, involvement in such skilled service delivery can offer extensive business growth potential and partnership prospects.

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Notice Title

Temporary Recruitment MSP

Notice Description

Call-off following a further competition process utilising the below framework: ESPO Framework Agreement 653F_23 MSTAR4 - Lot 1B

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4d7c1d7c-ff06-4d69-824c-0798bd06463b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8f9a4c3-bb75-4e08-a1fc-fbefaa4ab50f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
Not specified
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
£2,400,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,400,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
6 Apr 2025 - 6 Apr 2027 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
ASTON UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 7ET
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
Nechells
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

REED SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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