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title: "Director of People and Culture recruitment"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM"
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# Director of People and Culture recruitment

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d4a67dfa-f1ab-4fac-862d-c0a9aa359000

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## Summary

The University of Birmingham, a prominent educational institution located in Edgbaston, Birmingham, has recently concluded the procurement process for the recruitment of a Director of People and Culture. Categorised under recruitment services (CPV code 79600000), the process culminated in the award stage, with the contract awarded on 25th March 2024. The procurement method used was a single contract from SSA. Critical dates include the tender period ending on 2nd February 2024 and the contract period spanning from 11th February 2024 to 30th July 2024. The total contract value is £55,470, with the awarded value documented at £46,225. The postal code for the service delivery address is B15 2TT.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth, especially for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs), as the procurement explicitly states suitability for such organisations. Given the nature of the contract, businesses specialising in recruitment, human resources, and executive search services would be particularly well-suited to competing for future similar tenders. The awarded contract was given to IRG Advisors LLP T/A Odgers Berndtson, a large firm based in London, which underscores the competitive edge required for successful bids in this category.

## Notice

Recruitment of Director of People and Culture

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94bd717f-82f2-4741-9a4d-324bdecba97d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Single contract from SSA |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | 11 Feb 2024 - 30 Jul 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £55,470 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £46,225 |
| 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 | THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IRG ADVISORS LLP T/A ODGERS BERNDTSON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 30 Jul 2024 at 09:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94bd717f-82f2-4741-9a4d-324bdecba97d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94bd717f-82f2-4741-9a4d-324bdecba97d
  30th July 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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