--- title: "Recruitment Agency Services Framework" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-59378c36-0244-4ce2-8278-a4fe87ad9a42" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-59378c36-0244-4ce2-8278-a4fe87ad9a42" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-59378c36-0244-4ce2-8278-a4fe87ad9a42.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-59378c36-0244-4ce2-8278-a4fe87ad9a42.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF DERBY" published: "2025-06-02" --- # Recruitment Agency Services Framework Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF DERBY Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-59378c36-0244-4ce2-8278-a4fe87ad9a42 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-59378c36-0244-4ce2-8278-a4fe87ad9a42) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-59378c36-0244-4ce2-8278-a4fe87ad9a42.json) ## Summary The University of Derby has successfully completed the procurement process for establishing a Recruitment Agency Services Framework under the open procedure, aimed at engaging recruitment specialists for higher and further education roles. This framework, with a value of £800,000, involves a contract valid from 9th May 2025 until 1st December 2028. The award phase was finalised on 1st April 2025, with the contract being actively published on 2nd June 2025. Situated in the East Midlands, the procurement falls within the recruitment services category, offering agencies the chance to be listed as preferred suppliers, aligning with the university's vision of inclusivity and strategic objectives. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on recruitment services, particularly those with expertise in the higher education sector. Given the emphasis on diversity and fulfilling strategic objectives, agencies with a robust track record can leverage this framework to strengthen their business relationships within the education sector. SME agencies are expressly encouraged to participate, aligning with the University's suitability requirements. This framework offers a sustained growth avenue by placing successful agencies on the preferred supplier list, facilitating long-term partnerships and repeated engagements with the University of Derby. ## Notice The University is seeking to establish a Framework Agreement to engage with recruitment specialists to undertake recruitment from Higher Education and Further Education roles under two Lots. Suppliers appointed to this Agency Recruitment Framework will be on a preferred supplier list for the University of Derby. 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 in the Higher Education sector and able to present a diverse range of candidates to meet our equality objectives and support the University's strategic objectives. If you have not registered as a supplier on our Oracle portal please follow this link: https://www.derby.ac.uk/services/finance/procurement-suppliers-and-tendering/supplier-info/prospective-suppliers/ To express your interest and access the opportunity please go to https://www.derby.ac.uk/services/finance/procurement-suppliers-and-tendering/supplier-info/existing-suppliers/, links and guides are available on this page. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c49680be-b01f-478d-8437-c5baaa0b91f3 | | 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 | 2 Jun 2025 | | Submission deadline | 5 Mar 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 31 Mar 2025 | | Contract period | 8 May 2025 - 1 Dec 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £800,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £800,000 | | 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 | TLF East Midlands (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 4 | | Supplier names | AXIS RECRUITMENT; DOVETAIL AND SLATE; MORGAN HUNT; PRO STAFFING LOCUMS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79600000 - Recruitment services ## Release History - 2 Jun 2025 at 11:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c49680be-b01f-478d-8437-c5baaa0b91f3 - 31 Jan 2025 at 13:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33d0c653-bc9d-407e-90cf-ce27b3d484ab ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c49680be-b01f-478d-8437-c5baaa0b91f3 2nd June 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33d0c653-bc9d-407e-90cf-ce27b3d484ab 31st January 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.derby.ac.uk/services/finance/procurement-suppliers-and-tendering/supplier-info/existing-suppliers/ Link to Oracle portal and guides "Responding to Negotiation (Tenders/Quotes) via Oracle - https://www.derby.ac.uk/services/finance/procurement-suppliers-and-tendering/supplier-info/prospective-suppliers/ Links and guides to register as a prospective supplier. 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