Planning

Education Recruitment Advertising and Resourcing Services (National) NERARS

SOUTHERN UNIVERSITIES MANAGEMENT SERVICES (SUMS)

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Planning

01 Apr 2025 at 10:11

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Southern Universities Management Services (SUMS) is at the planning stage for a procurement process titled "Education Recruitment Advertising and Resourcing Services (National) NERARS." This procurement falls under the services category with a significant focus on advertising and recruitment within the education sector. The primary location for this contract is the United Kingdom, specifically in Reading, where SUMS is headquartered. The framework agreement is slated to start on 1st March 2027 and run until 28th February 2030, with the possibility of extension until 28th February 2031. A future notice is expected to be published by 1st May 2026, signalling key dates and deadlines for interested parties.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in advertising and recruitment services, particularly those with experience in the education sector. Companies adept at providing workforce resourcing solutions can leverage this framework to secure long-term contracts. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially encouraged to participate, reflecting SUMS's commitment to inclusivity and diversified sourcing. This is an excellent opportunity for businesses looking to expand their footprint in the educational recruitment market through a stable and potentially renewable framework agreement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Education Recruitment Advertising and Resourcing Services (National) NERARS

Notice Description

Framework for Education Recruitment, Advertising, and Workforce Resourcing Solutions

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fb23
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012180-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79341000 - Advertising services

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 May 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2027 - 28 Feb 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTHERN UNIVERSITIES MANAGEMENT SERVICES (SUMS)
Contact Name
Daniel Dabrowski
Contact Email
supc@sums.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01182284020

Buyer Location

Locality
READING
Postcode
RG6 6BU
Post Town
Reading
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Wokingham
Electoral Ward
Hillside
Westminster Constituency
Earley and Woodley

Further Information

Notice Documents

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