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Executive Search Services for the Appointments of Chancellor, Pro-Chancellor & Chair of Court

HERIOT WATT UNIVERSITY

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is led by Heriot Watt University, which is seeking executive search services for the appointments of Chancellor, Pro-Chancellor (x2), and potentially the Chair of Court. The procurement, classified under the education sector, is currently in the award stage, having completed the tender process. The services are aimed to be delivered at the Riccarton Campus in Edinburgh, UK, with a total value of £75,000. Bidders submitted proposals until the deadline on 1st November 2018, with the contract having been signed on 16th January 2019.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for executive search firms specialising in higher education or public sector placements, particularly those with strong networks and experience in high-level appointments. Businesses with the capacity to demonstrate compliance with various regulatory standards, including a track record of managing large-scale recruitment processes, will be well-suited to compete for these contracts. As the University may extend the agreement for future appointments depending on performance, this could lead to ongoing engagements for successful firms.

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Notice Title

Executive Search Services for the Appointments of Chancellor, Pro-Chancellor & Chair of Court

Notice Description

The University is seeking executive search services for the following appointments: - Chancellor of the University; - Pro-Chancellor of the University (x 2); - and potentially, the University's Chair of Court.

Lot Information

Chancellor and Pro-Chancellors for the University

The University is seeking executive search services for the following appointments: - Chancellor of the University; - Pro-Chancellor of the University (x 2); and - University's Chair of Court. This procurement exercise has been sub-divided into 2 Lots as set out below. The University intends to appoint a one Contractor per Lot for the provisions of Executive Search Services. Lot 1 -> Chancellor and Pro-Chancellors (x 2) of the University Lot 2 -> The University's Chair of Court. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 8 and 9 of the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016.

Renewal: At the outset, the University will appoint a firm for the Executive Search Services for the positions of Chancellor and Pro-Chancellor of the University. The University reserves the right to extend the Agreement to encompass its Chair of Court appointment, subject to satisfactory performance and the demonstrated ability to meet the University's requirements.

University's Chair of Court

The University is seeking executive search services for the following appointments: - Chancellor of the University; - Pro-Chancellor of the University (x 2); and - University's Chair of Court. This procurement exercise has been sub-divided into 2 Lots as set out below. The University intends to appoint a one Contractor per Lot for the provisions of Executive Search Services. Lot 1 -> Chancellor and Pro-Chancellors (x 2) of the University Lot 2 -> The University's Chair of Court. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 8 and 9 of the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000559275
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB345550
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£75,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Nov 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jan 20197 years ago
Contract Period
26 Nov 2018 - 30 Nov 2019 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HERIOT WATT UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Rosemary Carson
Contact Email
procurement@hw.ac.uk, r.r.carson@hw.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1314513702, +44 1314514443

Buyer Location

Locality
RICCARTON, EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH14 4AP
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Pentland Hills
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WITT/KIEFFER INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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