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US_25016 - HT Support

UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)

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28 Feb 2025 at 08:51

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sussex has successfully completed a procurement process for external support in human resources investigations, under the project identifier US_25016 titled "HT Support." The procurement, classified under the industry category of human resources management consultancy services (CPV code 79414000), took place in the South East region of the United Kingdom (UKJ2). The process followed a limited procurement method, with the contract being awarded on 28th February 2025. The awarded contract covers an initial period of two years, with an optional one-year extension, and has been awarded to Direct Reports T/A B3sixty for a total contract value of £175,000. The procurement falls outside the scope of EU directive application.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in human resource management consultancy, especially SMEs offering niche support for HR investigations. Firms with expertise in handling sensitive HR matters and providing ongoing support would find this procurement particularly advantageous. Participating in such tenders can bolster business growth by expanding service offerings in the public sector and establishing long-term relationships with reputable institutions like the University of Sussex. This specific contract's structure, covering both single investigations and potential ongoing activities, also provides flexibility and a stable income stream for the selected supplier.

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Notice Title

US_25016 - HT Support

Notice Description

External support for HR investigations

Lot Information

Lot 1

HR investigation support and terms set for low value on going activities if required

Options: 2 years of terms coverage plus one year optional extension

Procurement Information

This is below threshold and with no ongoing committed spend. covers one investigation and provides a contract terms set should further services be required.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e87e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007464-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£175,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Feb 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jan 20251 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)
Contact Name
Kelly Feldman
Contact Email
k.feldman@sussex.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
FALMER, BRIGHTON
Postcode
BN1 9RH
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ21 Brighton and Hove
Delivery Location
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex

Local Authority
Brighton and Hove
Electoral Ward
Coldean & Stanmer
Westminster Constituency
Brighton Pavilion

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DIRECT REPORTS T/A B3SIXTY

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