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UK SBS PS17071 AHRC Executive Search - Director

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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18 May 2017 at 15:23

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Shared Business Services Limited has completed a tender for the recruitment of a Director of Research, Strategy and Innovation at the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) as part of their initiative to enhance their leadership in research and strategy. The procurement process, classified under recruitment services, utilised a selective procurement method and was marked as complete on 4th May 2017, with the contract commencing on 10th May 2017 and running until 31st October 2017. The tender period concluded on 25th April 2017, and the location for delivery includes multiple regions, including the United Kingdom and its overseas territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in executive search and recruitment services, particularly those with experience in academic or research-focused leadership roles. Firms capable of providing strategic consultancy and efficient selection processes will find this contract well-suited to their services. Given the nature of the position, larger recruitment firms with a solid track record in filling senior management roles would likely be the most competitive in this procurement process.

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Notice Title

UK SBS PS17071 AHRC Executive Search - Director

Notice Description

AHRC has created a new post of Director of Research, Strategy and Innovation. AHRC takes the view that a suitable placement needs to be sourced through direct engagement as well as advertising. Historically this approach has delivered the right pool of applicants and senior, specialist posts like this have been successfully filled. The role Director Research, Strategy and Innovation is central to the further development of the Arts and Humanities Research Council. As the most senior position within the programmes area, the Director of Research, Strategy and Innovation will be responsible for providing direction and strategic leadership across the AHRC's research and postgraduate programmes and for providing overall leadership for the staff in the programmes area. The Director of Research, Strategy and Innovation will play a significant role both internally and externally. As a member of the Senior Management Team (SMT), the Director of Research will play a major role in advising the Chief Executive/Executive Chair on the development of strategies, key operational decisions and effective management of the AHRC. The postholder will be expected to deputise for the CE/EC in his/her absence. The appointed search and recruitment consultancy firm will be required to deliver search requirements and assist the team with the selection process for the vacancies in order for the successful applicants to take up posts as soon as possible.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3bb4d09-6b89-45e2-bfbc-015c9742d047
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£20,900 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 May 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Apr 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 May 20178 years ago
Contract Period
9 May 2017 - 31 Oct 2017 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
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
professionalservices@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GATENBY SANDERSON LIMTED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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