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Resource Augmentation for ICT

COVENTRY UNIVERSITY

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16 Jul 2025 at 15:01

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Resource Augmentation for ICT" was conducted by Coventry University, based in Coventry, England. This initiative falls under the industry category of recruitment services, with a CPV code of 79600000. The services are to be delivered in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement reached the award stage, with the contract awarded on 6th June 2025, following the tender period that concluded on 5th June 2025. The contract commences on 1st August 2025 and is set to conclude on 31st July 2028. This procurement process was carried out under a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement, involving the strategic HR services category.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses interested in expanding their service offerings within the ICT and strategic HR sectors. Larger firms with a focus on recruitment services would find this contract appealing due to its structure and value, which is substantial, amounting to £3,515,183.16. The awarded supplier for this initiative is Nash Squared, a large-scale company known for its capability to manage substantial recruitment outsourcing operations. This contract provides an opportunity for businesses in the recruitment sector to collaborate and compete within framework agreements, especially those with experience in servicing higher education institutions like Coventry University.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Resource Augmentation for ICT

Notice Description

Strategic HR Services - 3S_22 - Lot 7a - Recruitment Process Outsourcing

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-75d80b33-09c0-4d3a-a04e-9f9accff61a8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0b06a1b-b210-4a0e-906a-046b12595a1f
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
£3,515,183 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,515,183 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 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
COVENTRY UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 5FB
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NASH SQAURED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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