Award

University of Dundee Recruitment Service for Principal and Vice-Chancellor

UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE

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Award

05 Mar 2026 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

13 Nov 2025 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Dundee has awarded a contract for recruitment services for the position of Principal and Vice-Chancellor. The tender falls under the education industry category and was conducted using an open procurement procedure. The procurement process was initiated on 13th November 2025, with bids concluding on 28th November 2025. Perrett Laver Ltd was awarded the contract, which is set to be active as of 26th February 2026. The procurement location is Dundee, under the regional classification UKM71. As a central purchasing body, the University of Dundee managed the process, highlighting its status as a body governed by public law.

This contract offers significant business opportunities, particularly for service providers in the recruitment sector specialising in high-level academic placements. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) demonstrated robust competition, with four out of the six bids coming from SMEs. Businesses capable of delivering efficient recruitment services are well-positioned to benefit from this type of tender. Given the procurement's electronic submission and payment system, companies equipped with advanced digital capabilities in service delivery will likely have an advantage in such pursuits. The successful bidder, Perrett Laver Ltd, demonstrates the potential for similar firms to expand their reach and establish credibility within the education sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

University of Dundee Recruitment Service for Principal and Vice-Chancellor

Notice Description

University of Dundee Recruitment Service for Principal and Vice-Chancellor

Lot Information

Lot 1

University of Dundee Recruitment Service for Principal and Vice-Chancellor

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000815859
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551076
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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Feb 20261 months 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
DUNDEE
Postcode
DD1 4HN
Post Town
Dundee
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM03 Angus and Dundee City
Delivery Location
TLM71 Angus and Dundee City
Local Authority
Dundee City
Electoral Ward
West End
Westminster Constituency
Dundee Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PERRETT LAVER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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