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title: "Specialist Recruitment Services for Commonwealth Games Additional Staffing"
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# Specialist Recruitment Services for Commonwealth Games Additional Staffing

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5a73f139-e49f-4f94-bcb3-cc29dcc04b8c

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## Summary

The University of Birmingham is currently undertaking a procurement process for "Specialist Recruitment Services for Commonwealth Games Additional Staffing". This project is classified under the services industry and is located in Edgbaston, West Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement is at the Tender stage, with the tender period ending on 28th February 2022. The contract is intended to commence on 1st March 2022 and will run until 31st August 2022. The University is using an open procurement method, indicative of an invitation to a wide range of suppliers to submit bids.

This procurement opportunity is particularly well-suited for businesses specialising in large-scale event management and temporary staffing services. Companies that have proven experience in managing complex events, such as the Commonwealth Games or similar high-profile occasions, would find significant opportunities here. Enterprises capable of providing payroll processing and resource planning services will also thrive in this environment, especially those with access to a large database of skilled food and beverage operatives. This tender offers a lucrative avenue for growth, particularly for SMEs keen on expanding their portfolio through engagement in prestigious events.

## Notice

As a key venue for the Commonwealth Games (CWG) hosting the primary Athletes' Village with some 3,000+ athletes and team officials, as well as the sport venues for squash and hockey, the University of Birmingham is a focal point for the event. To amplify the opportunity, the University of Birmingham has also invested significantly to become a proud Official Partner of the Games at the highest status. While the University of Birmingham carries a substantially scaled operation for catering and events to manage the 35,000+ students and 5,000+ staff that are accessing the campus at any time, there is a requirement to augment that existing operation with an appropriately skilled and qualified catering and event workforce specifically for the CWG. We are looking for multi - disciplinary agents, who can provide payroll processing services, that specialise in large complex event management with experience of delivering world class events, coupled with the skill to develop and undertake complex resource planning activities to include, headhunting, they must also have access to a large database of skilled f&b operatives (FoH and BoH), shortlisting, selection and induction training. The successful company will have experience of supporting events such as: EXPO, Common Wealth Games or the Olympic Games (noting the CWG has only been hosted 3 times in the UK - and Birmingham 2022 will be the 4 ) operating and coordination of a staff accreditation schemes, appointment and management of 300+ f&b team members. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/84584d26-fdf7-43ba-a16c-2d12401ffe2e |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2022 - 31 Aug 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM |
| Locality | EDGBASTON |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B15 2TT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Edgbaston |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

## Release History

- 9 Feb 2022 at 13:27 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/84584d26-fdf7-43ba-a16c-2d12401ffe2e
- 9 Feb 2022 at 13:27 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/84584d26-fdf7-43ba-a16c-2d12401ffe2e
- 9 Feb 2022 at 13:27 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/84584d26-fdf7-43ba-a16c-2d12401ffe2e
- 1 Feb 2022 at 15:08 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/84584d26-fdf7-43ba-a16c-2d12401ffe2e
- 1 Feb 2022 at 14:56 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/84584d26-fdf7-43ba-a16c-2d12401ffe2e
- 27 Jan 2022 at 14:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/84584d26-fdf7-43ba-a16c-2d12401ffe2e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/84584d26-fdf7-43ba-a16c-2d12401ffe2e
  9th February 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofbirmingham/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

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