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In-Country Recruitment

Oxford Brookes University

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

26 Jun 2026 at 13:48

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
TenderUpdate

30 Apr 2026 at 11:47

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

28 Apr 2026 at 13:50

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for Oxford Brookes University's "In-Country Recruitment" project has reached the contract award stage as of 26 June 2026. The university, classified as a public authority under sub-central government, is located in Oxford, UK. The tender aimed to secure a supplier for international recruitment and marketing services in alignment with the university’s strategic goals. This open procedure attracted interest from Grok Global Services Inc, which successfully secured the contract. The service-focused project, valued at £990,000, will commence on 14 July 2026, running until 13 July 2029, with a potential two-year extension. The services are to be delivered within the UK.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for small to medium enterprises particularly those skilled in promotional, advertising, and recruitment services. The procurement process was conducted via an open procedure, favouring suppliers who demonstrate a balance of cost-effectiveness (40% weight) and quality service delivery (60% weight). This environment encourages SMEs with innovative approaches in international recruitment and target-focused marketing to partake and expand their footprint in collaboration with educational institutions. With the industry's focus on both promotional and recruitment services, businesses in the marketing and recruitment sector stand to benefit substantially from similar future tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

In-Country Recruitment

Notice Description

The University is seeking an experienced supplier to deliver in-country international recruitment and marketing services who will support the University's strategic goals. Further information can be obtained by completing and signing Appendix K: NDA.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068ccb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060350-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

79341000 - Advertising services

79341400 - Advertising campaign services

79342200 - Promotional services

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£825,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£825,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£825,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jun 20262 months ago
Contract Period
14 Jul 2026 - 13 Jul 2029 3-4 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
Oxford Brookes University
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORD
Postcode
OX3 0BP
Postcode Area
Oxford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Oxford
Electoral Ward
Churchill
Westminster Constituency
Oxford East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Grok Global Services Inc

Further Information

Notice Documents

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