Award

Executive Recruitment Search Service

UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

24 May 2017 at 00:00

Tender

28 Feb 2017 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Aberdeen is currently seeking bids for the Executive Recruitment Search Service under an open procurement procedure. This contracting process is focused on providing executive recruitment services for senior-level and strategically important roles as required. The tender period commenced with an end date for submissions on 30 March 2017. The services will be delivered in Aberdeen, and the contract has an initial duration of three years, with options for two additional one-year extensions.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in recruitment services, particularly those experienced in sourcing senior-level personnel within the education sector. Companies that can demonstrate relevant expertise, possess necessary insurances, and comply with the financial criteria are well-positioned to compete effectively. As the recruitment service is intended for strategic roles, firms with a proven track record in executive search and strong local connections will find this an advantageous opportunity to expand their client base within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Executive Recruitment Search Service

Notice Description

Award of Executive Recruitment Services tender as previously advertised.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Executive Recruitment Services for senior level and strategically important roles as and when required.

Renewal: two optional one year extensions

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000484666
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY284135
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
24 May 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Mar 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 May 20178 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
e-sourcing@abdn.ac.uk, procurement@abdn.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1224274467

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB24 3FX
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Tillydrone/Seaton/Old Aberdeen
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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