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title: "Temporary Recruitment MSP"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ASTON UNIVERSITY"
published: "2025-02-12"
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# Temporary Recruitment MSP

Buyer: ASTON UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4d7c1d7c-ff06-4d69-824c-0798bd06463b

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## Summary

Aston University, located in Birmingham (postal code B4 7ET), has completed the procurement process titled "Temporary Recruitment MSP" under the industry category of Recruitment Services (CPV 79600000). The procurement, a call-off from the ESPO Framework Agreement 653F_23 MSTAR4 - Lot 1B, employed a selective method. Key stages include the tender period ending on 26th July 2024 and the contract period spanning from 7th April 2025 to 6th April 2027. The total contract value is £2,400,000 GBP, and Reed Specialist Recruitment Ltd, a large-scale supplier based in London, has been selected for the award.

This tender creates significant opportunities for large-scale recruitment firms to engage with a reputable educational institution like Aston University. The structured and high-value contract, with a clear timeline and specific framework, is well-suited for established recruitment companies capable of managing large-scale temporary recruitment initiatives. Although SMEs and VCSEs are not specifically targeted for suitability, involvement in such skilled service delivery can offer extensive business growth potential and partnership prospects.

## Notice

Call-off following a further competition process utilising the below framework: ESPO Framework Agreement 653F_23 MSTAR4 - Lot 1B

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8f9a4c3-bb75-4e08-a1fc-fbefaa4ab50f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 6 Apr 2025 - 6 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,400,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,400,000 |
| 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 | ASTON UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 7ET |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Nechells |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | REED SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 12 Feb 2025 at 17:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8f9a4c3-bb75-4e08-a1fc-fbefaa4ab50f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8f9a4c3-bb75-4e08-a1fc-fbefaa4ab50f
  12th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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