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Executive Recruitment Services

SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY

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19 Dec 2025 at 09:48

Summary of the contracting process

Sheffield Hallam University, located in Sheffield, United Kingdom, has concluded the procurement process for "Executive Recruitment Services," focusing on recruitment services within the Health, Wellbeing, and Life Sciences college. The process, which falls under the services category, was conducted using a limited procurement method, indicating a below-threshold, limited competition. The procurement stage is marked as complete, with the contract awarded to SAXTON BAMPFYLDE HEVER LIMITED. The contract duration is set from 1st November 2025 to 31st October 2026, with provisions allowing for additional executive recruitment searches as needed within this timeframe. The total contract value is £214,903 GBP.

This procurement opportunity highlights the potential for steady business growth in the recruitment services sector. Companies specialising in executive recruitment, particularly those familiar with recruiting in the educational and healthcare sectors, would find this type of contract beneficial. By being involved in such contracts, businesses can not only expand their client base but also solidify their reputation as key partners for higher education institutions requiring specialised recruitment skills. SMEs, such as SAXTON BAMPFYLDE HEVER LIMITED, which have demonstrated capability in niche recruitment services, are well-suited to leverage similar opportunities for growth.

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Notice Title

Executive Recruitment Services

Notice Description

Sheffield Hallam University has engaged the services of an agency to provide a recruitment search for the permanent role of Executive Dean in our College of Health, Wellbeing and Life Sciences. The contract includes the option to use the same agency for any other executive recruitment as necessary over the duration of the contract period.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f9ee
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084720-2025
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

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£214,903 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
strategicprocurement@shu.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 1WB
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SAXTON BAMPFYLDE HEVER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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