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title: "Recruitment of a Search Agency to recruit an Independent Director to Chair the QAA Board"
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# Recruitment of a Search Agency to recruit an Independent Director to Chair the QAA Board

Buyer: THE QUALITY ASSURANCE AGENCY FOR HIGHER EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fd637756-fabd-4317-a0a5-391124df50b6

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## Summary

The Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA), headquartered in Gloucester, England, sought the services of a recruitment agency to appoint an independent non-executive director to chair their Board. Classified under higher education services (CPV 80300000), the procurement followed an open procedure below the threshold. The entire United Kingdom, including all regions of England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, was the targeted location. The tender process commenced on 24 June 2024, with the tender period ending on 31 July 2024. The contract period was set to start on 1 October 2024 and conclude by 31 March 2025. The contract, valued at £30,000 GBP, was recently awarded with the final award amount being £21,000 GBP. Nurole Ltd, located in London, was the awarded supplier.

This tender creates numerous opportunities for businesses specialising in recruitment, particularly those with a robust database and connections in the higher education sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for such contracts due to their ability to provide diverse candidates for the role. This contract, focusing on board diversity and inclusive recruitment, offers a valuable opportunity for agencies to demonstrate their expertise and expand their client base within the higher education industry.

## Notice

QAA is looking to appoint a recruitment agency to assist with a search for an independent non-executive director to Chair our Board. QAA will have particular regard to ensuring that the Board as a whole is diverse, including in terms of protected characteristics. The agency will need to advertise the position and undertake a search; we would expect the agency to be able to draw on an existing database of appropriate contacts, including in the higher education sector.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45154eb0-f238-44fe-92e4-f48cc9a74d3d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 4 Sep 2024 - 25 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £21,000 |
| 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 | THE QUALITY ASSURANCE AGENCY FOR HIGHER EDUCATION |
| Locality | GLOUCESTER |
| Post town | Gloucester |
| Postcode | GL1 1UB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK73 Gloucestershire CC |
| Local authority | Gloucester |
| Electoral ward | Westgate |
| Westminster constituency | Gloucester |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NUROLE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80300000 - Higher education services

## Release History

- 20 Aug 2024 at 13:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45154eb0-f238-44fe-92e4-f48cc9a74d3d
- 9 Jul 2024 at 13:20 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4735778c-c35b-414b-bb94-51e0495d7f74
- 24 Jun 2024 at 12:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4735778c-c35b-414b-bb94-51e0495d7f74

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45154eb0-f238-44fe-92e4-f48cc9a74d3d
  20th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4735778c-c35b-414b-bb94-51e0495d7f74
  9th July 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/07f8f524-f749-480b-8f7b-179a344569f8

## Notice URLs

- https://www.qaa.ac.uk/

## Provenance

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