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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Strathclyde, located in Glasgow, has completed a procurement process for the title "Executive Search for Lay Members of the University of Strathclyde Court" in the Education industry category. The University issued an open tender for this service, with a total contract value of £80,000. The procurement stage has now reached the award phase, where FWB Park Brown has been selected as the supplier. The deadline for submissions was on December 21, 2022.

This tender provides opportunities for specialist recruitment agencies to work with the University of Strathclyde in filling lay membership and Convener of Court positions. Businesses in the recruitment and executive search industry would be well-suited to compete in this award phase. Given the University's role in strategy, staff management, and student well-being, firms with experience in executive headhunting and leadership recruitment may find this procurement process particularly relevant for expanding their business.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Executive Search for Lay Members of the University of Strathclyde Court

Notice Description

The court is the governing body of the University, with internal members (staff and students of the University) and external members (lay members) shaping its structure. The institution is influential in the University's strategy and overseeing the effective management of the University's reputation, financial stability, employment of staff and the well-being all of all staff and students. The purpose of this tender is to appoint a specialist recruitment agency to work with the University of Strathclyde to assist in sourcing candidates to fill vacancies for lay membership positions in the University Court. The agency may also be required to source candidates for the position of Convener of Court. The Convener of Court is a non-executive leadership position and is elected by staff from 2 suitably qualified candidates that the agency would be required to provide via a long-list. However, this role is subject to vacancy and confirmation from the University.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The purpose of this tender is to appoint a specialist recruitment agency to work with the University of Strathclyde to assist in sourcing candidates to fill vacancies for lay membership positions in the University Court. The agency may also be required to source candidates for the position of Convener of Court. However, this role is subject to vacancy and confirmation from the University. For 2023, it is anticipated there will exist 3 (three) vacancies for co-opted lay members of Court from 1 August 2023. These positions are voluntary, non-executive roles in the University's governing body. They also incorporate the Trustee role with regard to the University's status as a registered charity Subject to vacancy, the agency may be required to provide a long-list from which can be selected two or more appointable candidates who are willing to stand for election for the Convenor of Court position. The Convener of Court is a non-executive leadership position. It should be noted the University does not guarantee business under this contract, usage will be subject to vacancies and recruitment requirements. Requirements are likely to vary each year. Recruitment may not be required every year of this contract.

Renewal: The option for 2 x 12-month extensions at the sole discretion of the University.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000708871
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN469032
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
SME

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
£80,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jan 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Nov 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Dec 20223 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 Strathclyde
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G1 1XQ
Postcode Area
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FWB Park Brown

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT462055
    Executive Search for Lay Members of the University of Strathclyde Court - The court is the governing body of the University, with internal members (staff and students of the University) and external members (lay members) shaping its structure. The institution is influential in the University's strategy and overseeing the effective management of the University's reputation, financial stability, employment of staff and the well-being all of all staff and students. The purpose of this tender is to appoint a specialist recruitment agency to work with the University of Strathclyde to assist in sourcing candidates to fill vacancies for lay membership positions in the University Court. The agency may also be required to source candidates for the position of Convener of Court. The Convener of Court is a non-executive leadership position and is elected by staff from 2 suitably qualified candidates that the agency would be required to provide via a long-list. However, this role is subject to vacancy and confirmation from the University.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN469032
    Executive Search for Lay Members of the University of Strathclyde Court - The court is the governing body of the University, with internal members (staff and students of the University) and external members (lay members) shaping its structure. The institution is influential in the University's strategy and overseeing the effective management of the University's reputation, financial stability, employment of staff and the well-being all of all staff and students. The purpose of this tender is to appoint a specialist recruitment agency to work with the University of Strathclyde to assist in sourcing candidates to fill vacancies for lay membership positions in the University Court. The agency may also be required to source candidates for the position of Convener of Court. The Convener of Court is a non-executive leadership position and is elected by staff from 2 suitably qualified candidates that the agency would be required to provide via a long-list. However, this role is subject to vacancy and confirmation from the University.

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