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Recruitment Package for Chief Financial Officer

UNIVERSITY OF STAFFORDSHIRE

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25 Sep 2025 at 10:21

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Staffordshire has completed a public procurement process for a "Recruitment Package for Chief Financial Officer". The contract, initiated through a direct award due to operational urgency, was conducted under a below-threshold process without competition. The recruitment services, categorised under the services industry, were awarded to IRG Advisors LLP. This contract, running from 13th August 2025 to 13th November 2025, with a total gross amount of £39,559, highlights the university's need for efficient service providers in Stoke on Trent, UK. The procurement was carried out under UK legislation PA23, demonstrating a strategic choice based on previous sector feedback.

This procurement process presents growth opportunities for established recruitment firms, particularly those with proven sector experience and swift operational capabilities. Companies adept at addressing urgent recruitment needs and familiar with navigating direct award procedures would find this business environment conducive for expansion. The contract exemplifies a niche area where large enterprises such as IRG Advisors LLP excel, suggesting that similar businesses can leverage their expertise and existing networks to successfully compete for such targeted public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

Recruitment Package for Chief Financial Officer

Notice Description

This is a below threshold contract under the PA23 This is a direct award to an existing university supplier due to operational urgency required to recruit to the post. The Agency was deemed effective in this field due to sector feedback and recent appointments

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a1cd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059578-2025
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
£32,966 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
12 Aug 2025 - 13 Nov 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 STAFFORDSHIRE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@staffs.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
STOKE ON TRENT
Postcode
ST4 2DE
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Stoke-on-Trent
Electoral Ward
Hanley Park, Joiner's Square & Shelton
Westminster Constituency
Stoke-on-Trent Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IRG ADVISORS

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