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UOW967 Job Board

UNIVERSITY OF WORCESTER

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

16 Oct 2025 at 16:57

TenderUpdate

30 Jul 2025 at 10:13

Tender

30 Jul 2025 at 10:11

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, titled "UOW967 Job Board," is managed by the University of Worcester, a public authority classified as sub-central government in the United Kingdom. This tender involves the appointment of a supplier to provide an online recruitment advertising service for staff vacancies across various occupations including academic and managerial roles at the university, located in Worcester, UK region UKG12. The process follows an open competition method, identified as below threshold, and concluded with a contract awarded to WR Group t/a "Webrecruit" on 16 October 2025. The contract is active from 1 November 2025 to 31 October 2027, with the possibility of two 12-month renewals, reflecting a total contract value of £72,000 GBP. The main procurement category is services, specifically under the CPV classification of recruitment services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses engaged in recruitment and human resources services. Companies specialising in large-scale recruitment advertising solutions are well-suited to take on such contracts, directly benefiting from the steady demand generated by approximately 350-400 University vacancies per year. The focus on diverse occupational categories allows firms capable of providing versatile advertising strategies an edge. Collaborating with a public institution like the University of Worcester not only enhances a business's portfolio but also allows for expansion into similar sectors seeking recruitment solutions. The open procurement method encourages a wide range of businesses to participate, fostering a competitive environment conducive to business development.

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Notice Title

UOW967 Job Board

Notice Description

This tender is to appoint a supplier to provide an online recruitment advertising service for all University staff vacancies. These staff vacancies will be in a range of occupations, including academic, technical, professional, manual, administrative and managerial work. On average the University advertises c.350-400 staff vacancies per year, majority of which the University would be looking to advertise through means other than just our own website.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0568c8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066081-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open 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
£52,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£52,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£72,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF WORCESTER
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
uwtenders@worc.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WORCESTER
Postcode
WR2 6AJ
Post Town
Worcester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLG12 Worcestershire CC

Local Authority
Worcester
Electoral Ward
St Clement
Westminster Constituency
Worcester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WR GROUP T/A "WEBRECRUIT

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