Award

Recruitment Agency Services Framework

UNIVERSITY OF DERBY

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Award

02 Jun 2025 at 11:12

Award Notice
Tender

31 Jan 2025 at 13:41

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Derby has successfully completed the procurement process for establishing a Recruitment Agency Services Framework under the open procedure, aimed at engaging recruitment specialists for higher and further education roles. This framework, with a value of £800,000, involves a contract valid from 9th May 2025 until 1st December 2028. The award phase was finalised on 1st April 2025, with the contract being actively published on 2nd June 2025. Situated in the East Midlands, the procurement falls within the recruitment services category, offering agencies the chance to be listed as preferred suppliers, aligning with the university's vision of inclusivity and strategic objectives.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on recruitment services, particularly those with expertise in the higher education sector. Given the emphasis on diversity and fulfilling strategic objectives, agencies with a robust track record can leverage this framework to strengthen their business relationships within the education sector. SME agencies are expressly encouraged to participate, aligning with the University's suitability requirements. This framework offers a sustained growth avenue by placing successful agencies on the preferred supplier list, facilitating long-term partnerships and repeated engagements with the University of Derby.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Recruitment Agency Services Framework

Notice Description

The University is seeking to establish a Framework Agreement to engage with recruitment specialists to undertake recruitment from Higher Education and Further Education roles under two Lots. Suppliers appointed to this Agency Recruitment Framework will be on a preferred supplier list for the University of Derby. We are looking for agencies who have the credentials and interests to contribute to fulfilling the University's vision, "An applied university of today and for tomorrow". The successful agencies must have a proven track record in recruiting in the Higher Education sector and able to present a diverse range of candidates to meet our equality objectives and support the University's strategic objectives. If you have not registered as a supplier on our Oracle portal please follow this link: https://www.derby.ac.uk/services/finance/procurement-suppliers-and-tendering/supplier-info/prospective-suppliers/ To express your interest and access the opportunity please go to https://www.derby.ac.uk/services/finance/procurement-suppliers-and-tendering/supplier-info/existing-suppliers/, links and guides are available on this page.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-59378c36-0244-4ce2-8278-a4fe87ad9a42
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c49680be-b01f-478d-8437-c5baaa0b91f3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above 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
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
8 May 2025 - 1 Dec 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF DERBY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DERBY
Postcode
DE22 1GB
Post Town
Derby
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF11 Derby
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Derby
Electoral Ward
Allestree
Westminster Constituency
Mid Derbyshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

AXIS RECRUITMENT

DOVETAIL AND SLATE

MORGAN HUNT

PRO STAFFING LOCUMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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