Award

Interim Cover for Head of student Welfare

DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY

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Award

29 Apr 2025 at 14:21

Summary of the contracting process

De Montfort University, located in Leicester, UK, has completed a procurement process for interim cover for the Head of Student Welfare, categorized under recruitment services. The contract was awarded to Umbrella-Company Limited, a large supplier based in Wilmslow, Cheshire. The process took place under a direct procurement method, specifically below threshold without competition, signifying a streamlined process with no open tender. This award and contract are documented as part of the 'award' and 'contract' stages with an active status, highlighting the recent completion of the process. The service covers the region UKF, United Kingdom, and was effective from 25 February 2025 to 31 May 2025, with a gross contract value of £31,680.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for large-scale recruitment service providers looking to engage with the public sector, particularly within the education sector. Umbrella-Company Limited's involvement as a payroll contractor highlights a niche for businesses offering interim staffing solutions. Such contracts are ideal for companies with capabilities to provide specialised recruitment services without requiring an open competition, enabling efficient resource allocation and expansion within public authority collaborations. Engaging in similar contracts can help businesses access steady revenue streams and establish a reputation within the sub-central government procurement domain.

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Notice Title

Interim Cover for Head of student Welfare

Notice Description

Umbrella is a payroll contractor who will allow us to employ an interim cover for Head of Student Welfare.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050962
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017691-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without 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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£26,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Feb 202512 months ago
Contract Period
25 Feb 2025 - 31 May 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@dmu.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 9BH
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UMBRELLA-COMPANY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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