Award

Senior Recruitments

CARDIFF UNIVERSITY

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Award

06 Mar 2026 at 14:18

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Summary of the contracting process

Cardiff University, located in Cardiff, is actively engaged in the award stage of a procurement process for executive search services. This tender, titled "Senior Recruitments," falls under the services industry category, specifically recruitment services (CPV code: 79600000). The procurement aims at sourcing candidates for four urgent senior positions within the University's Human Resources Division. Aspen People Limited, based in Glasgow, has been awarded the contract, which was signed on 27th February 2026, marking the conclusion of the tender process initiated by Cardiff University. The contact point at Cardiff University is Declan Kelly, available via telephone at +44 2920879648, indicating a detailed procurement operation from the University's Procurement Services Office located at The Spark Building, Maindy Road. The procurement process follows a tender initiation type and has entered the active contract stage.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in executive recruitment services to engage with a prominent educational institution like Cardiff University. The details of the award suggest that recruitment firms with a strong track record in sourcing high-calibre senior executives could benefit notably from such contractual engagements. Any organisation capable of providing competitive recruitment services, especially those with expertise in executive search and selection, will find this sector highly conducive to business growth. If similar opportunities arise, businesses within the recruitment industry, especially those with operations in the UK, stand to gain by offering unique insights and capabilities aligned with the demanding requirements of university executive roles. This award showcases a successful procurement relationship between Cardiff University and Aspen People Limited, potentially paving the way for future collaborations and expanding the business footprint in the higher education sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Senior Recruitments

Notice Description

Cardiff University Human Resources Division requires external executive search services to help the University source suitable candidates for the urgent recruitment of four senior roles.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-162553
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=162553
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CARDIFF UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF24 4HQ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Cathays
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ASPEN PEOPLE

Further Information

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