Award

Recruitment

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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26 Jul 2024 at 10:07

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Birmingham has completed a procurement process for the recruitment of the Director, Business Engagement and Research Impact. The contract, classified under CPV 79600000 for recruitment services, is valued at £38,110.8 and focuses on providing these services in Birmingham, postal code B15 2TT. This procurement was carried out using a limited method, specifically a competitive quotation below the threshold. The tender closed on the 25th of October, 2023, and the contract period runs from the 26th of October, 2023, to the 7th of January, 2025. The award for this tender was finalised on the 27th of September, 2023, and the procurement stage has now reached completion.

Opportunities for business growth from this tender are particularly suited for SMEs specialising in recruitment services, as evidenced by the award to GatenbySanderson Limited, a company operating as an SME. By securing high-profile recruitment contracts like these, businesses can enhance their portfolio and credibility, attract further clients, and expand their market presence. This specific tender offered a robust opportunity owing to the University of Birmingham's reputable status and its requirements for specialised recruitment solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Recruitment

Notice Description

Recruitment of the Director, Business Engagement and Research Impact

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ddd671ca-d3c2-4c22-a673-f5d7262d47fb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f161287b-3293-4723-ba36-091a5b84341f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below 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
£38,110 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£31,759 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Sep 20232 years ago
Contract Period
25 Oct 2023 - 7 Jan 2025 1-2 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
THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 2TT
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
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GATENBYSANDERSON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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