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Request for Quote for an Executive Search and Recruitment Assignment Chief Operating Officer

UNIVERSITY OF BATH

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05 Jan 2026 at 19:05

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Bath, a sub-central government public authority, has concluded an executive search and recruitment assignment for a Chief Operating Officer, with Coston Search Limited being awarded the contract. The contract falls under the business services industry category, specifically recruitment services, and is situated in Bath, United Kingdom, with the procurement status marked as complete. The award was officially made on 22nd December 2025, as per a limited procurement method designated as below threshold - limited competition. The contract period began on 6th January 2026 and is scheduled to end on 8th January 2027.

This procurement offers engaging opportunities for enterprises specialising in executive recruitment, particularly within the academic sector, to showcase their expertise in providing diverse candidate shortlists. An SME, such as Coston Search Limited, succeeded in winning this contract, indicating potential growth prospects for similarly poised small to medium-sized enterprises. The contract's focus on delivering a role profile, recruitment materials, and managing the recruitment process provides ample scope for businesses adept in strategic HR and consultancy services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Request for Quote for an Executive Search and Recruitment Assignment Chief Operating Officer

Notice Description

A Full Executive Employment Search for a Chief Operating Officer incorporating *Producing a role profile and recruitment material which would identify the challenges and opportunities facing the University and undertaking advertising and search activity. *Identifying suitable candidates and producing a diverse field of applicants including but not restricted to a reasonable gender and ethnicity balance. *Interviewing the long list of candidates (pre-screening) and providing a final shortlist for the University. *Management and completion of all administration in respect of all rejects and interviewees at each stage of recruitment through to completion. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1004171106

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ffae
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000484-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£47,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
6 Jan 2026 - 8 Jan 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF BATH
Contact Name
Liam Kilawee
Contact Email
l.kilawee@bath.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01225386939

Buyer Location

Locality
BATH
Postcode
BA2 7AY
Post Town
Bath
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bath and North East Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bathwick
Westminster Constituency
Bath

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COSTON SEARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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