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Executive Search

University of Strathclyde

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

07 Oct 2024 at 12:24

Award Notice
Tender

13 May 2024 at 12:16

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Strathclyde has concluded a public procurement process to identify a suitable executive search and recruitment agency for filling future senior academic leadership roles. This procurement, categorised under recruitment services (CPV 79600000), utilised a Restricted Procedure and took place in Glasgow (UKM82). The contract, valued at £300,000, was awarded to Perrett Laver Ltd on 11th September 2024. The tender focus was on selecting an agency with a robust understanding of the Higher Education sector and international recruitment markets, capable of attracting high-calibre candidates globally for top-level positions including Vice Chancellor roles. The procurement, now in the award stage, followed strict criteria emphasising supplier capability, capacity, and experience, and was assessed based on a combination of quality (70%) and price (30%) considerations.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in executive recruitment, particularly those with expertise in the academic sector. Firms with an established track record in placing senior academic personnel and access to international networks can greatly benefit from collaborating with prestigious institutions like the University of Strathclyde. The project's scale and the focus on high-quality talent acquisition underscore the need for innovative recruitment strategies and a deep understanding of current market trends. Businesses adept in providing diverse and inclusive candidate lists will be well-positioned to leverage this opportunity for growth and reputation enhancement within the educational recruitment industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Executive Search

Notice Description

The University of Strathclyde is one of the most distinctive and dynamic higher education institutions in the UK. Building on our Enlightenment roots as a "place of useful learning", the University is recognised for engagement with business and industry, world-class teaching, leading research and deep commitment to innovation and enterprise. The University of Strathclyde wishes to identify a suitable executive search & recruitment agency to support the recruitment of a number of future vacancies which may arise across its most senior academic leadership roles. The successful executive search company will have an in-depth understanding of the Higher Education sector, and the international recruitment market in which it operates, and will have a track record of successful international search and recruitment for academic colleagues at Senior Executive Academic levels in organisations of the size and scope of Strathclyde. The successful firm will also have a clear understanding of the University of Strathclyde's distinctiveness as a leading international technological university which is socially progressive.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University aims to appoint an agency with international reach and with access to a wide range of high-quality contacts that would be beneficial to the contract. The University is utilising a Restricted Procedure for this procurement exercise. Stage 1 of this process will assess suppliers' capability, capacity and experience to perform the contract. The agency must be able to demonstrate as a minimum: 1. An understanding of Strathclyde University and its distinctiveness as a leading international technological university that is socially progressive. 2. Experience operating in the executive level academic market up to and including Vice Chancellor level. 3. A successful track record of placing candidates in senior, executive level, Academic roles in organisations of a similar scale and scope to Strathclyde University 4. Experience of the current key issues in recruiting high calibre candidates to executive level academic positions in the UK 5. Successful experience in reaching candidates in the required market, including international applicants 6. Having capable and experienced Key personnel with access to strong networks, including international reach which will support the identification of suitable candidates through innovative means 7. Experience of utilising innovative approaches to ensure high calibre of candidates 8. A track record of supplying a diverse and inclusive long and short list, whilst reaching a wide pool of talent for the recruitment of this role/s

Options: Interested parties should note that the estimated value contained within this contract notice is wholly dependent on on the services required during the contract period. The University provides no commitment to spend to the value noted, additionally, the University in line with Regulation 72 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 - Modification of Contracts During their Term, reserves the right to modify this contract to include for additional services by the appointed supplier that may become necessary.

Renewal: 2 x 12 month extension

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-045918
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032049-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
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
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University of Strathclyde
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G1 1XQ
Postcode Area
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Perrett Laver Ltd

Further Information

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