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Award of contract for Online Recruiment System - University of Aberdeen

UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN

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30 Mar 2026 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Aberdeen, located in Aberdeen UK, has completed the procurement process for an online recruitment system, with the award granted to Hireserve Limited. This contract falls under the education industry category and was procured through an open procedure method, covered by the GPA and leveraging the GCloud framework. The procurement stage is the award, completed as of 30th March 2026, with the contract signed on 25th March 2026. The procurement was classified under CPV 48100000, indicating goods related to recruitment systems. The contract was awarded in a locality identifiable by the region code UKM50 in Aberdeen.

This tender provides lucrative opportunities for businesses specialising in online recruitment systems and digital services within the education sector. SMEs, particularly those skilled in delivering IT systems and platforms to academic institutions, would find this contract beneficial for expanding their market presence. The open procurement method offers equal opportunity for suppliers, enhancing competitiveness and potentially increasing business growth for companies adept at navigating structured procurement processes. Additionally, being part of the GCloud framework underlines the strategic advantage for tech-oriented firms to connect and collaborate with higher education institutions like the University of Aberdeen.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Award of contract for Online Recruiment System - University of Aberdeen

Notice Description

Award of contract for Online Recruiment System - University of Aberdeen. Calling off from Gcloud.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Award of contract for Online Recruiment System - University of Aberdeen. Calling off from Gcloud.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000828045
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552826
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£80,871 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 20261 weeks 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 ABERDEEN
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HIRESERVE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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