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title: "Vice Chancellor Executive - Search Campaign"
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# Vice Chancellor Executive - Search Campaign

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b015419a-b2fc-4a4e-bcf1-88e8b97f02b9

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## Summary

The University of Plymouth has recently awarded a contract for the Vice Chancellor Executive - Search Campaign to a recruitment firm. The procurement is valued at £60,000 GBP and falls under the category of recruitment services. The tender, with the title HG/UOP/VC_Rec/010/24, was conducted through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is set to commence on March 1, 2024, and end on September 1, 2024, with a tender period deadline of February 5, 2024. The University of Plymouth, located in Plymouth, South West England, acted as the buyer in this process.

This tender presents an opportunity for recruitment firms specialised in executive searches to expand their business. The successful bidder, IRG Advisors trading as Odgers Berndtson, will contribute to the appointment of a new Vice Chancellor at the University of Plymouth. The procurement is ideal for SMEs looking to engage in service-related contracts. Businesses operating in the recruitment services industry, particularly those with experience in executive-level searches, are well-suited to compete and provide value in this context.

## Notice

To onboard a Recruitment firm to assist with the search and appointment of a Vice Chancellor. Additional information: This exercise was run as a mini competition off an existing framework in place.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39e56aca-cb04-4a3f-9ca3-c99db9f5ee0e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Feb 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Feb 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2024 - 1 Sep 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £60,000 |
| 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 PLYMOUTH |
| Locality | PLYMOUTH |
| Post town | Plymouth |
| Postcode | PL4 8AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK41 Plymouth |
| Local authority | Plymouth |
| Electoral ward | Drake |
| Westminster constituency | Plymouth Sutton and Devonport |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IRG ADVISORS TRADING AS ODGERS BERNDTSON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 21 Feb 2024 at 11:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39e56aca-cb04-4a3f-9ca3-c99db9f5ee0e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39e56aca-cb04-4a3f-9ca3-c99db9f5ee0e
  21st February 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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