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Headhunting services re PVC SCI role

UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA

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16 Feb 2026 at 12:21

Summary of the contracting process

The University of East Anglia has completed a direct procurement process for headhunting services, specifically for the recruitment of a Pro-Vice-Chancellor Science (PVC SCI) role. The procurement falls under the services category and is below the competition threshold, with a contract valued at £38,200 for the period between 10th February 2026 and 31st July 2026. Odgers Berndtson, a large supplier based in London, has been awarded the contract to deliver recruitment services in the UKH15 region, with the project initiating from Norwich Research Park, Norwich.

This tender offers opportunities for organisations specialising in recruitment services to collaborate with a sub-central government public authority like the University of East Anglia. Businesses experienced in providing tailored recruitment solutions, especially for high-level academic roles, will find this contract advantageous for expanding their portfolio in the education sector. The procurement approach suggests that companies with the ability to conduct timely searches for specialised candidates will be well-positioned to consider similar future opportunities.

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Notice Title

Headhunting services re PVC SCI role

Notice Description

To engage with a supplier in relation to recruiting a PVC SCI role, given a tight timeframe.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0654c5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013802-2026
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
£38,200 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Feb 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
10 Feb 2026 - 31 Jul 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
UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@uea.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR4 7TJ
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
University
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ODGERS BERNDTSON

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