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title: "DIT Recruitment Partner"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD(THE)"
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# DIT Recruitment Partner

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD(THE)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-78cc2019-54b1-4804-b2d3-79bb183ced32

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## Summary

The University of Salford has completed the tender process for a project titled "DIT Recruitment Partner" within the recruitment services category (CPV: 79600000). The contract, valued at £450,000, aims to enhance the university's in-house technical skill pool as part of its updated talent management strategy. This open procedure tender was concluded with an award on 27th August 2024, following a tender period that ended on 16th July 2024. The contract period is set from 16th August 2024 to 16th August 2027, with services to be delivered in Salford (postal code M5 4WT).

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in recruitment services, particularly those capable of providing technical skill development. The contract has been awarded to the Harvey Nash Group PLC, demonstrating a successful partnership opportunity for large-scale providers. The focus on strengthening internal technical skills suggests lucrative prospects for businesses adept in workforce development and talent management, including those geared towards enhancing SME capabilities, although VCSEs were not considered suitable for this tender.

## Notice

As part of its updated talent management strategy, UoSDIT has increased its focus on internal technical skill capital, resulting in the need for a broadening and strengthening of its in-house skills pool. UoSDIT, are looking to establish an enduring commercial relationship with a workforce recruitment partner. For full tender information and to express an interest please visit our InTend portal via https://in-tendhost.co.uk/salford/aspx/Home.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e136f69d-c86d-4c40-a10b-56dceef25ea4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 15 Sep 2024 - 16 Sep 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £450,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £192,450 |
| 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 SALFORD(THE) |
| Locality | SALFORD |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M5 4WT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Salford |
| Electoral ward | Ordsall |
| Westminster constituency | Salford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HARVEY NASH GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 27 Aug 2024 at 10:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e136f69d-c86d-4c40-a10b-56dceef25ea4
- 14 Jun 2024 at 11:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e853b7a-a921-4d48-80d4-1e47c818a806

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e136f69d-c86d-4c40-a10b-56dceef25ea4
  27th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e853b7a-a921-4d48-80d4-1e47c818a806
  14th June 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/salford/aspx/Home
  Full tender documentation can be accessed via InTend. All tender queries must be made via InTend.

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