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UK SBS PS17029 : Executive Search for the Director of Fair Access and Participation of the Office for Students

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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05 Sep 2017 at 10:54

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Shared Business Services Limited is managing a procurement process for the position of Director of Fair Access and Participation within the Office for Students, as part of their recruitment efforts stemming from recent higher education reforms. The procurement process is currently in the Award stage, having concluded on 19 April 2017 with a total contract value of £20,920. This initiative falls under the services industry and particularly relates to executive and recruitment services. The contract commenced on 15 May 2017 and was completed on 31 July 2017, involving delivery addresses across various regions, including the UK and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for recruitment consultancies and firms specialising in executive search services, particularly those classified as small to medium enterprises (SMEs). Businesses with expertise in higher education recruitment and a strong understanding of governance in public appointments will be particularly well-suited to compete for similar future contracts. The focus on fair access initiatives indicates a commitment to social values, highlighting the importance of inclusivity within the bidding process.

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Notice Title

UK SBS PS17029 : Executive Search for the Director of Fair Access and Participation of the Office for Students

Notice Description

The department for Education is seeking a new role stemming from the creation of the Office for Students, as set out in the White Paper Higher Education: Success as a knowledge economy, and the Higher Education and Research Bill. It has strong Ministerial interest and the successful appointee will report to the OfS Chief Executive and be an executive member of the OfS Board. The appointed search and recruitment consultancy firm will be required to deliver search requirements and assist the appointment team in the Landscape Reform Team in the Higher Education Reform Directorate at the Department for Education (hereafter referred to as the' appointment team') with the selection process for the vacancy in order for the successful applicant. This recruitment campaign is being run in line with the governance code on public appointments. Additional information: These are the details of the Awarded Contract

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d1b4c4f3-3768-42dd-b7e8-1c38e3f58df7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8750088e-b32d-4892-810c-4dbb9afb1811
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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

75111100 - Executive services

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£20,920 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Sep 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Apr 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Apr 20178 years ago
Contract Period
14 May 2017 - 31 Jul 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

PERRETT LAVER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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