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title: "Executive and Academic Recruitment Framework"
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# Executive and Academic Recruitment Framework

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF DERBY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-33785004-f675-441d-986c-7030ae6533da

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## Summary

The University of Derby is seeking to establish a Framework Agreement for recruitment services. The procurement process, titled "Executive and Academic Recruitment Framework," aims to engage agencies for executive and academic roles. The contract value is £4 million GBP, with a tender deadline of 26th January 2022. The contract period spans from 1st April 2022 to 31st March 2024. The University is looking for agencies with experience in recruiting to board level in the Higher Education sector.

This tender by the University of Derby presents an opportunity for recruitment agencies to participate in creating an inclusive university environment. Businesses specialising in recruitment services, particularly in the Higher Education industry, with a track record in board-level placements, are well-suited to compete. The tender offers a chance to contribute to the university's vision of being an applied university for today and tomorrow, with a focus on diversity and equality in candidate selection.

## Notice

At the University of Derby, our vision is for Derby to be recognised as an inclusive university, providing the knowledge, experience and support that give our students the skills and confidence to achieve what they are capable of. The University is seeking to establish a Framework Agreement to engage with recruitment specialists to undertake recruitment for Executive and Academic roles under two Lots. Lot 1 - Executive Searches - Maximum of 7 agencies to cover both permanent and fixed term roles. Lot 2 - Academic Roles (non-Executive - senior or specialist roles) - Maximum of 3 agencies We are looking for agencies who have the credentials and interests to contribute to fulfilling the University's vision, "An applied university of today and for tomorrow". The successful agencies must have a proven track record in recruiting to board level in the Higher Education sector and able to present a diverse range of candidates to meet our equality objectives. For details on how to apply, please see the following link https://www.derby.ac.uk/services/finance/procurement-suppliers-and-tendering/supplier-info/suppliers-responding-to-negotiations/

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86ca90c0-9841-4a9b-8b03-44c029ba5b56 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Sep 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Aug 2022 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2022 - 31 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,000,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF DERBY |
| Locality | DERBY |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE22 1GB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF11 Derby |
| Local authority | Derby |
| Electoral ward | Allestree |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Derbyshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 12 |
| Supplier names | ACADEMIC TALENT SERVICES; ALUMNI HARVEY NASH A TRADING DIVISION OF HARVEY NASH; ANDERSON QUIGLEY; CAPITA RESOURCING; EXPRESS RECRUITMENT; GATENBYSANDERSON; JAMES ANDREWS RECRUITMENT SOLUTIONS; MINERVA (SHEPHERD TUCKER; PERIDOT PARTNERS; PERRETT LAVER; SELLICK PARTNERSHIP (MIDLANDS; WITTKIEFFER INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 9 Sep 2022 at 09:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86ca90c0-9841-4a9b-8b03-44c029ba5b56
- 17 Jan 2022 at 08:33 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7efc247e-d2d0-4546-9ad7-95681cf50be7
- 23 Dec 2021 at 12:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7efc247e-d2d0-4546-9ad7-95681cf50be7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86ca90c0-9841-4a9b-8b03-44c029ba5b56
  9th September 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7efc247e-d2d0-4546-9ad7-95681cf50be7
  17th January 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.derby.ac.uk/services/finance/procurement-suppliers-and-tendering/supplier-info/suppliers-responding-to-negotiations/

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