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title: "Recruitment"
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# Recruitment

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ddd671ca-d3c2-4c22-a673-f5d7262d47fb

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## Summary

The University of Birmingham has completed a procurement process for the recruitment of the Director, Business Engagement and Research Impact. The contract, classified under CPV 79600000 for recruitment services, is valued at £38,110.8 and focuses on providing these services in Birmingham, postal code B15 2TT. This procurement was carried out using a limited method, specifically a competitive quotation below the threshold. The tender closed on the 25th of October, 2023, and the contract period runs from the 26th of October, 2023, to the 7th of January, 2025. The award for this tender was finalised on the 27th of September, 2023, and the procurement stage has now reached completion.

Opportunities for business growth from this tender are particularly suited for SMEs specialising in recruitment services, as evidenced by the award to GatenbySanderson Limited, a company operating as an SME. By securing high-profile recruitment contracts like these, businesses can enhance their portfolio and credibility, attract further clients, and expand their market presence. This specific tender offered a robust opportunity owing to the University of Birmingham's reputable status and its requirements for specialised recruitment solutions.

## Notice

Recruitment of the Director, Business Engagement and Research Impact

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f161287b-3293-4723-ba36-091a5b84341f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Oct 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Sep 2023 |
| Contract period | 25 Oct 2023 - 7 Jan 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £38,110 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £31,759 |
| 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 | GATENBYSANDERSON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 26 Jul 2024 at 10:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f161287b-3293-4723-ba36-091a5b84341f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f161287b-3293-4723-ba36-091a5b84341f
  26th July 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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