Tender

In-Country Recruitment

OXFORD BROOKES UNIVERSITY

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28 Apr 2026 at 12:50

Summary of the contracting process

Oxford Brookes University is seeking an experienced supplier for in-country recruitment and marketing services, with the aim to support the university's strategic goals. The procurement, titled "In-Country Recruitment," falls under the industry category of advertising and marketing services, specifically promotional and advertising campaign services, as well as recruitment services. The location for this tender is the United Kingdom, specifically Oxford. The procurement method used is an open procedure, with submissions accepted via electronic means in English. The process is currently in the tender stage, with the tender period closing on 28th May 2026 at 15:00. Potential bidders should note the enquiry period, which ends on 14th May 2026 at 12:00, and the contract period set from 14th July 2026 to 13th July 2029, with an option for renewal up to two years.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in marketing and recruitment services to engage with an esteemed educational institution and expand their reach within the public sector. With a gross contract value of £990,000, this is an attractive opportunity for SMEs and VCSEs, particularly those with a proven track record in providing high-quality promotional and recruitment services. The contract is suitable for businesses capable of delivering on both cost and quality, with award criteria weighted towards quality (60%) and cost (40%). Interested suppliers should consider their capacity to support long-term strategic goals and adhere to public sector procurement standards.

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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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068ccb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039786-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
28 May 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 Jul 2026 - 13 Jul 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
Post Town
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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