Planning

Framework for the Provision of Recruitment Agencies (PME)

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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Planning

17 Mar 2025 at 13:13

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter is initiating the planning stage for a procurement process to establish a framework for the provision of recruitment agencies. This tender, classified under the services category, aims to engage recruitment services across multiple areas. Recruitment agencies are invited to complete a preliminary questionnaire by 31st March 2025, which can be accessed via the University's eTendering portal. The total estimated value of the framework is £3,800,000, and the contract period is expected to run from 1st August 2025 to 31st July 2029. The University is seeking to create a robust framework agreement through this process.

This tender offers significant opportunities for both large and small recruitment agencies to secure a long-term partnership with a reputable educational institution. SMEs are particularly encouraged to participate as this framework is designed to leverage a wide range of recruitment expertise. Businesses specialising in recruitment services stand to benefit from this engagement process by potentially becoming preferred suppliers for the University of Exeter. The preliminary market engagement also allows agencies to showcase their capabilities and understand the University's specific needs, thus fostering a competitive and dynamic procurement environment.

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Notice Title

Framework for the Provision of Recruitment Agencies (PME)

Notice Description

The University is looking to establish a framework for recruitment services across a number of areas. This will be split across a number of lots to enable the University to take advantage of best in class recruiters.

Planning Information

Recruitment Agencies are invited to complete a questionnaire which can be downloaded from the University's eTendering portal CTM here https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/supplier/publictenders?B=UK quote ID97330 or UOE/2025/005/LLMo. The questionnaire should be submitted by the 31st March 2025. The University may at its discretion ask further questions of agencies that provide a response to the questionnaire. This process does not form part of the formal tender procedure to follow and no bidders shall be disadvantages by either taking part or not taking part in this process.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04edce
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009649-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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
£3,800,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 May 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Aug 2025 - 31 Jul 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EXETER
Contact Name
Leanne Le Moucheux
Contact Email
l.a.le-moucheux@exeter.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 11111111

Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX4 4QH
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Duryard and St James
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

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