Award

Campaign for the vacancy of PVC CATE

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND

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Award

14 Apr 2026 at 14:37

Summary of the contracting process

The University of the West of England, based in Bristol, completed a procurement process for the "Campaign for the vacancy of PVC CATE", a search campaign to find a suitable candidate for the position of Pro Vice-Chancellor. This procurement falls under the services industry category, specifically for recruitment services. The award was finalised on 31 March 2026, with services supplied by ALUMNI EXECUTIVE SEARCH UK LIMITED, a small to medium-sized enterprise located in London. The procurement method employed was direct, conducted below the threshold and without competition, leading to an active status for the contract from 1 to 2 April 2026.

This contract represents a meaningful opportunity for businesses specialising in recruitment services, as even roles within educational institutions can benefit from efficient, targeted executive searches. Organisations that excel in understanding educational settings and possess expertise in higher education staffing will find this project conducive to growth and demonstration of their capabilities. Though this tender has already been awarded, similar upcoming opportunities from public institutions, like the University of the West of England, can provide valuable avenues for market expansion for recruitment service providers. Businesses that possess refined search methodology and networks across the education sector will likely thrive in such environments.

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Notice Title

Campaign for the vacancy of PVC CATE

Notice Description

Search Campaign for the vacancy of PVC CATE - payment until Sept 2026

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068238
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033871-2026
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
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
£22,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 2 Apr 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS16 1QY
Post Town
Bristol
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
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALUMNI EXECUTIVE SEARCH

Further Information

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