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Award of Recruitment Agency to support the Appointment of Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH WALES

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01 Jul 2025 at 09:27

Summary of the contracting process

The University of South Wales has concluded its procurement process for recruiting agency support in appointing a new Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive. This contract was awarded to Perrett Laver Limited, a London-based supplier, under a limited competition process. The procurement, classified under the "services" category, involved supply services of office personnel and job search services. Located in Pontypridd, the University operates under Welsh devolved regulations. This procurement process is now complete, with the contract actively running from 17th June 2025 to 31st October 2025. The entire contract is valued at £41,999.98 gross.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for recruitment agencies, particularly those experienced in executive search within the education sector, to expand their client base and service offerings. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in high-level recruitment can leverage this opportunity to bolster their portfolio by catering to prestigious institutions like the University of South Wales. Engaging in such services can enhance a business's reputation, build sector-specific expertise, and potentially lead to further opportunities within the public education sector.

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Notice Title

Award of Recruitment Agency to support the Appointment of Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive

Notice Description

Recruitment agency support for the Appointment of Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive at The University of South Wales.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05566f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036307-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
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

79611000 - Job search services

79621000 - Supply services of office personnel

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£35,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
16 Jun 2025 - 31 Oct 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
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH WALES
Contact Name
Catherine Lund
Contact Email
catherine.lund@southwales.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PONTYPRIDD
Postcode
CF37 1DL
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Treforest
Westminster Constituency
Pontypridd

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PERRETT LAVER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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