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Agency Recruitment Services Tender

UNIVERSITY OF DERBY

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13 May 2024 at 16:53

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Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process for the "Agency Recruitment Services Tender" has been completed by the University of Derby, located in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. This procurement, with a duration from 1st November 2024 to 31st October 2028, falls under the services category, specifically recruitment services, with a budgeted amount of £2,000,000 GBP. It followed a selective procurement method, using a restricted procedure above the threshold, as governed by the Public Procurement Regulations 2015. Key stages saw the tender published on 13th May 2024, with the tender period closing on 12th June 2024, and the award made on 1st April 2025. This initiative aims to establish a framework agreement with recruitment agencies capable of fulfilling the university's vision by recruiting diverse candidates to a range of roles from executive to academic levels.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the recruitment services sector, particularly those with expertise in higher education and diversity recruitment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially well-suited to compete, as the procurement process welcomed SME participation. Agencies with a proven track record in sourcing candidates for board-level and academic positions could greatly benefit from engaging in this contract. The framework agreement allows for substantial business growth by providing selected agencies with a platform to access significant recruitment needs at the University of Derby over the four-year contract period.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Agency Recruitment Services Tender

Notice Description

The University is seeking to establish a Framework Agreement to engage with recruitment specialists to undertake recruitment from Executive to Academic roles under five Lots. 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 to board level 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. The tender process will follow the restricted procedure under the Public Procurement Regulations 2015 (PCR 2015).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e4ad8332-cabd-44af-9a0a-6c55776136ee
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88b6404c-6200-494b-8cf8-db88acd1efc6
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2024 - 31 Oct 2028 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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
Postcode Area
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

Further Information

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