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Recruitment of a Search Agency to recruit an Independent Director to Chair the QAA Board

THE QUALITY ASSURANCE AGENCY FOR HIGHER EDUCATION

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

20 Aug 2024 at 13:03

TenderAmendment

09 Jul 2024 at 13:20

Tender

24 Jun 2024 at 12:07

Summary of the contracting process

The Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA), headquartered in Gloucester, England, sought the services of a recruitment agency to appoint an independent non-executive director to chair their Board. Classified under higher education services (CPV 80300000), the procurement followed an open procedure below the threshold. The entire United Kingdom, including all regions of England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, was the targeted location. The tender process commenced on 24 June 2024, with the tender period ending on 31 July 2024. The contract period was set to start on 1 October 2024 and conclude by 31 March 2025. The contract, valued at £30,000 GBP, was recently awarded with the final award amount being £21,000 GBP. Nurole Ltd, located in London, was the awarded supplier.

This tender creates numerous opportunities for businesses specialising in recruitment, particularly those with a robust database and connections in the higher education sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for such contracts due to their ability to provide diverse candidates for the role. This contract, focusing on board diversity and inclusive recruitment, offers a valuable opportunity for agencies to demonstrate their expertise and expand their client base within the higher education industry.

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Notice Title

Recruitment of a Search Agency to recruit an Independent Director to Chair the QAA Board

Notice Description

QAA is looking to appoint a recruitment agency to assist with a search for an independent non-executive director to Chair our Board. QAA will have particular regard to ensuring that the Board as a whole is diverse, including in terms of protected characteristics. The agency will need to advertise the position and undertake a search; we would expect the agency to be able to draw on an existing database of appropriate contacts, including in the higher education sector.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fd637756-fabd-4317-a0a5-391124df50b6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45154eb0-f238-44fe-92e4-f48cc9a74d3d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80300000 - Higher education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£21,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
4 Sep 2024 - 25 Mar 2025 6-12 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
THE QUALITY ASSURANCE AGENCY FOR HIGHER EDUCATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLOUCESTER
Postcode
GL1 1UB
Post Town
Gloucester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Gloucester
Electoral Ward
Westgate
Westminster Constituency
Gloucester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NUROLE

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