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title: "University of Sunderland - Executive Search - AWARD"
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# University of Sunderland - Executive Search - AWARD

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SUNDERLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8724f91d-ae67-4f0f-bda1-24381755a805

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## Summary

The University of Sunderland is seeking to engage an Executive Search Agency through an open procurement process. The tender, titled "University of Sunderland - Executive Search - AWARD," is a strategic initiative aimed at appointing key executive positions, including the Vice-Chancellor and Chief Operating Officer, for a contract period commencing on 26th March 2018 and concluding on 25th March 2020. The deadline for submitting tenders was 26th February 2018, and the procurement process is classified within the services industry, specifically under business services such as consulting and recruitment.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for consulting firms and recruitment agencies specialised in executive search services. Businesses that excel in high-profile recruitment and have experience in handling senior appointments will find this prospect particularly advantageous. With the university keen on a comprehensive and compliant service, suppliers that can demonstrate expertise and a proven track record in similar engagements are likely to thrive in this competitive procurement process.

## Notice

The University of Sunderland are looking to engage with a specialist Executive Search Agency who can provide a professional, high profile service with positive outcomes (for up to 2 years). An open tender exercise is being conducted to appoint an Executive Search Firm for a Comprehensive full search service to support and manage any future appointments namely:- : o Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive o Deputy Vice-Chancellor o Chief Operating Officer As part of a wider review of its Executive remuneration and appointments arrangements, the University of Sunderland are looking to appoint an experienced supplier/service provider who can provide a comprehensive and compliant response to the requirements outlined within this ITT for Executive Search Services. Note deadline for return of tenders is Monday 26th February 2018 - 17:00:00 Expressions of interest must be via the University of Sunderland - In-Tend portal

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76ca8307-b3c6-45dc-8922-55529497a675 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Apr 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Feb 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Mar 2018 |
| Contract period | 25 Mar 2018 - 25 Mar 2020 |
| 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 | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF SUNDERLAND |
| Locality | SUNDERLAND |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR1 3SD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland |
| Local authority | Sunderland |
| Electoral ward | Millfield |
| Westminster constituency | Sunderland Central |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IRG ADVISORS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 11 Apr 2018 at 15:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76ca8307-b3c6-45dc-8922-55529497a675

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76ca8307-b3c6-45dc-8922-55529497a675
  11th April 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://services.sunderland.ac.uk/finance/sections/procurement/

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