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Academic Executive Search and Recruitment - PVC Deans

UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD

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22 Apr 2025 at 14:39

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process under consideration involves the University of Salford, identified as a sub-central government public authority, seeking an executive search and selection service. This contract is titled "Academic Executive Search and Recruitment - PVC Deans" and pertains to the recruitment of Pro-Vice-Chancellors for the School of Science, Engineering and Environment, and the School of Health and Society. The procurement process was conducted using a limited competition method, classified as below threshold. It took place in Salford, United Kingdom, within the services industry, specifically focused on recruitment services. The tender reached the contract award stage on 22nd April 2025, with the contract period slated from 28th April 2025 to 28th October 2025. Dixon Walter Ltd secured the contract with a gross value of £43,500.

This tender presents lucrative growth opportunities for businesses specialising in recruitment services, particularly those with expertise in academic executive search. Although Dixon Walter Ltd, a large-scale supplier, was awarded this contract, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that have a robust track record in recruitment can still find ample opportunities in similar tenders by aligning their service propositions with the specific needs of educational institutions. The procurement process indicates other opportunities may be attainable within sub-central government public authorities, including those beyond the higher education sector, by leveraging successful competitive positioning in limited competition tenders.

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Notice Title

Academic Executive Search and Recruitment - PVC Deans

Notice Description

The University of Salford is looking for provision of an executive search and selection service for the appointment of two key PVC Deanship roles in the School of Science, Engineering and Environment (SSEE) and the School of Health and Society (H&S).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0505cc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016302-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£43,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
27 Apr 2025 - 28 Oct 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement-finance@salford.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SALFORD
Postcode
M5 4WT
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Ordsall
Westminster Constituency
Salford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DIXON WALTER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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