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title: "UK SBS PS17029 : Executive Search for the Director of Fair Access and Participation of the Office for Students"
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# UK SBS PS17029 : Executive Search for the Director of Fair Access and Participation of the Office for Students

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d1b4c4f3-3768-42dd-b7e8-1c38e3f58df7

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## Summary

The UK Shared Business Services Limited is managing a procurement process for the position of Director of Fair Access and Participation within the Office for Students, as part of their recruitment efforts stemming from recent higher education reforms. The procurement process is currently in the Award stage, having concluded on 19 April 2017 with a total contract value of £20,920. This initiative falls under the services industry and particularly relates to executive and recruitment services. The contract commenced on 15 May 2017 and was completed on 31 July 2017, involving delivery addresses across various regions, including the UK and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for recruitment consultancies and firms specialising in executive search services, particularly those classified as small to medium enterprises (SMEs). Businesses with expertise in higher education recruitment and a strong understanding of governance in public appointments will be particularly well-suited to compete for similar future contracts. The focus on fair access initiatives indicates a commitment to social values, highlighting the importance of inclusivity within the bidding process.

## Notice

The department for Education is seeking a new role stemming from the creation of the Office for Students, as set out in the White Paper Higher Education: Success as a knowledge economy, and the Higher Education and Research Bill. It has strong Ministerial interest and the successful appointee will report to the OfS Chief Executive and be an executive member of the OfS Board. The appointed search and recruitment consultancy firm will be required to deliver search requirements and assist the appointment team in the Landscape Reform Team in the Higher Education Reform Directorate at the Department for Education (hereafter referred to as the' appointment team') with the selection process for the vacancy in order for the successful applicant. This recruitment campaign is being run in line with the governance code on public appointments. Additional information: These are the details of the Awarded Contract

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8750088e-b32d-4892-810c-4dbb9afb1811 |
| 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 | 5 Sep 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Apr 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Apr 2017 |
| Contract period | 14 May 2017 - 31 Jul 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £20,920 |
| 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 | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PERRETT LAVER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 75111100 - Executive services
- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 5 Sep 2017 at 10:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8750088e-b32d-4892-810c-4dbb9afb1811

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8750088e-b32d-4892-810c-4dbb9afb1811
  5th September 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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