Award

X2 Estate Vacancies

UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD

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Award

01 May 2025 at 13:26

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Salford has concluded a procurement process for recruitment services titled "X2 Estate Vacancies". The contract, now in the award stage and complete, involves the University as the buying organisation, located at 43 The Crescent, Salford, UK. The process adhered to procurement legislation under UKPGA 2023/54. The tender was classified under public authority - sub-central government, with services as the main procurement category. The award, with a value of £43,500, began on 1st May 2025 and will run until 31st July 2025 for services to be delivered in the UKD3 region. The procurement method used was "Below threshold - unknown", indicating a potentially straightforward process for suppliers.

This contract provides significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in recruitment services, such as SMEs. The awarded supplier, Dixon Walter, an SME based in Edinburgh, reflects the accessibility of such tenders to relatively smaller enterprises. The focus on recruitment services specific to the estate vacancies within the University of Salford suggests that businesses with expertise in sourcing personnel for academic or institutional settings could find these opportunities lucrative. Businesses looking to expand their client base in the education sector would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts.

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Notice Title

X2 Estate Vacancies

Notice Description

Award Notice for X2 Estate Vacancies

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050b73
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018449-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
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

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
1 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20259 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 31 Jul 2025 1-6 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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