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Appointment of Interim Head of Quality & Standards

PRIFYSGOL BANGOR / BANGOR UNIVERSITY

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09 Dec 2025 at 11:55

Summary of the contracting process

Bangor University, a public authority operating under Welsh devolved regulations, recently completed the procurement process for appointing an Interim Head of Quality & Standards. This service-focused procurement fell under direct award procedures, facilitated without competition due to its below-threshold value. Located in Bangor, the process culminated with the contract award to Gravitas Recruitment Group, a large consultancy firm, on 12th November 2025, and the service period extends from 18th November 2025 to 6th March 2026. The contract, valued at £35,000 with a gross amount of £41,999.99, underscores a streamlined approach for securing temporary personnel services.

This tender illustrates substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in recruitment and placement services, particularly those capable of providing interim leadership positions. Firms equipped to offer quality staffing solutions for academic environments stand to benefit significantly, particularly if they can navigate and participate in direct procurement processes. The engagement with a respected institution such as Bangor University could serve as a valuable testimonial for participating companies, bolstering their portfolio and enhancing their credibility in the public sector recruitment domain.

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Notice Title

Appointment of Interim Head of Quality & Standards

Notice Description

The short term appointment of an interim Head of Quality & Standards.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f1a9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081008-2025
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

79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

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
9 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
18 Nov 2025 - 6 Mar 2026 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
PRIFYSGOL BANGOR / BANGOR UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Nicola Day
Contact Email
n.h.day@bangor.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BANGOR
Postcode
LL57 2TR
Post Town
Llandudno
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL3 North Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL32 Gwynedd
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Gwynedd
Electoral Ward
Glyder
Westminster Constituency
Bangor Aberconwy

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GRAVITAS RECRUITMENT GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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