--- title: "Executive and Senior Specialist Search and Associated Recruitment Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03116e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03116e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03116e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03116e.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "APUC LIMITED" published: "2022-03-01" --- # Executive and Senior Specialist Search and Associated Recruitment Services Buyer: APUC LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03116e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03116e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03116e.json) ## Summary The procurement process is led by APUC Limited, seeking contractors for "Executive and Senior Specialist Search and Associated Recruitment Services" aimed at higher and further education institutions across Scotland. The tender is currently in the active phase, with a deadline for submission extended to 3rd March 2022. The budget for this project is £28 million, classified under recruitment services, and is open for competitive bidding under the open procedure. The contract will last for an initial period of three years, starting from 1st May 2022, with the potential for extension based on satisfactory performance. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in recruitment and search services, particularly those with expertise in identifying and sourcing senior-level candidates. Companies that can demonstrate experience in the education sector, compliance with associated regulations, and robust methodologies for service delivery will be well-positioned to compete. There is a specific focus on firms able to provide additional capabilities such as community benefits and value-added services, making this tender attractive for those looking to expand their presence in the public sector and higher education markets. ## Notice The Authority is seeking Contractor(s) for the provision of Executive and Senior Specialist Search and Associated Recruitment Services to the higher education (HE) institutions and further education (FE) institutions of Scotland, the North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium and its members (NWUPC), the North Eastern Universities Purchasing Consortium and its members (NEUPC), the Higher Education Purchasing Consortium Wales and its members (HEPCW), the Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium its members (SUPC), and the London Universities Purchasing Consortium (LUPC), NHS National Procurement and its members, Scotland Excel and its members, Scottish Central Government Bodies. Parties eligible to use the Framework Agreement are as listed on Appendix E - List of Institutions. The framework agreement will be available for use by the Scottish Ministers (including Agencies), Scottish Non-Departmental Public Bodies, offices in the Scottish Administration which are not ministerial offices, cross-border public authorities within the meaning of section 88(5) of the Scotland Act 1998, The Office for the Secretary of State for Scotland, the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body, councils constituted under section 2 of the Local Government etc. (Scotland) Act 1994, , bodies registered as social landlords under the Housing (Scotland) Act 2001, Scottish health boards or special health boards, Student Loans Company Limited, the Commissioner of Northern Lighthouse operating as the Northern Lighthouse Board, Scottish Futures Trust, Equality and Human Rights Commission, Business Stream Ltd, the Business Gateway National Unit at the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities, further or higher education institutions being fundable bodies within the meaning of section 6 of the further and Higher Education (Scotland) Act 2005, any public body established by or under the Scotland Act 1998 or any Act of the Scottish Parliament, any association of or formed by one or more of the foregoing, bodies financed wholly or mainly by one or more of the foregoing, bodies subject to management supervision by one or more of the foregoing and bodies more than half of the board of directors or members of which, or, in the case of a group of individuals, more than half of those individuals, being appointed by one or more of the foregoing. In addition to the contracting authorities listed, the framework agreement will be available to charities entered on the Scottish Charity Register and voluntary organisations entered on the Membership Database of the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations. Information about agencies of the Scottish Ministers ,Scottish Non-Departmental Public Bodies and offices in the Scottish Administration which are not ministerial offices are listed at http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/Government/public-bodies/about/Bodies ### Lot Information 1A - Executive Search roles >GBP100K - Scotland This lot is for the search and selection of highly qualified candidates for senior level and executive roles based in Scotland. The contractor is required to identify suitable candidates to fill the roles with a salary greater than GBP100K per annum. The Authority is seeking to appoint a minimum of 3 and a maximum of 5 Contractors to service each of these lots. Additional information: The framework may be used by organisations accessing EU funds Renewal: The Framework Agreement will commence on the 01/05/2022 for an initial period of 3 years and will expire on the 30/04/2025. The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a further 1 x 12 month periods subject to satisfactory performance and continued Institutions requirements. 1B Executive Search roles GBP65K - GBP100K - Scotland This lot is for the search and selection of highly qualified candidates for senior level and executive roles based in Scotland. The contractor is required to identify suitable candidates to fill the roles with a salary between GBP65K and GBP100K per annum. The Authority is seeking to appoint a minimum of 3 and a maximum of 5 Contractors to service each of these lots. Additional information: The framework may be used by organisations accessing EU funds Renewal: The Framework Agreement will commence on the 01/05/2022 for an initial period of 3 years and will expire on the 30/04/2025. The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a further 1 x 12 month periods subject to satisfactory performance and continued Institutions requirements. 1C Senior Specialist Search roles GBP40K - GBP65K Scotland This lot is for the search and selection of highly qualified candidates for senior specialist level roles based in Scotland. The contractor is required to identify suitable candidates to fill the roles with a salary between GBP40K and GBP65K per annum. The Authority is seeking to appoint a minimum of 3 and a maximum of 5 Contractors to service each of these lots. Additional information: The framework may be used by organisations accessing EU funds Renewal: The Framework Agreement will commence on the 01/05/2022 for an initial period of 3 years and will expire on the 30/04/2025. The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a further 1 x 12 month periods subject to satisfactory performance and continued Institutions requirements. 2A Executive Search roles >GBP100K - England/Wales This lot is for the search and selection of highly qualified candidates for senior level and executive roles based in England and Wales. The contractor is required to identify suitable candidates to fill the roles with a salary greater than GBP100K per annum. The Authority is seeking to appoint a minimum of 3 and a maximum of 5 Contractors to service each of these lots. Additional information: The framework may be used by organisations accessing EU funds Renewal: The Framework Agreement will commence on the 01/05/2022 for an initial period of 3 years and will expire on the 30/04/2025. The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a further 1 x 12 month periods subject to satisfactory performance and continued Institutions requirements. 2B Executive Search roles GBP65K - GBP100K - England/Wales This lot is for the search and selection of highly qualified candidates for senior level and executive roles based in England and Wales. The contractor is required to identify suitable candidates to fill the roles with a salary between GBP65K and GBP100K per annum. The Authority is seeking to appoint a minimum of 3 and a maximum of 5 Contractors to service each of these lots. Additional information: The framework may be used by organisations accessing EU funds Renewal: The Framework Agreement will commence on the 01/05/2022 for an initial period of 3 years and will expire on the 30/04/2025. The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a further 1 x 12 month periods subject to satisfactory performance and continued Institutions requirements. 2C Senior Specialist Search roles GBP40K - GBP65K - England/Wales This lot is for the search and selection of highly qualified candidates for senior specialist level roles based in England and Wales. The contractor is required to identify suitable candidates to fill the roles with a salary between GBP40K and GBP65K per annum. The Authority is seeking to appoint a minimum of 3 and a maximum of 5 Contractors to service each of these lots. Additional information: The framework may be used by organisations accessing EU funds Renewal: The Framework Agreement will commence on the 01/05/2022 for an initial period of 3 years and will expire on the 30/04/2025. The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a further 1 x 12 month periods subject to satisfactory performance and continued Institutions requirements. 3A Non remunerated Chairs of Court and members of governing committees and boards - Scotland This lot is for the search and selection of highly qualified candidates for non-remunerated Chairs and members of governing committees and board roles based in Scotland. The Authority is seeking to appoint a minimum of 3 and a maximum of 5 Contractors to service each of these lots. Additional information: The framework may be used by organisations accessing EU funds Renewal: The Framework Agreement will commence on the 01/05/2022 for an initial period of 3 years and will expire on the 30/04/2025. The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a further 1 x 12 month periods subject to satisfactory performance and continued Institutions requirements. 3B Non remunerated Chairs of Court and members of governing committees and boards - England/Wales This lot is for the search and selection of highly qualified candidates for non-remunerated Chairs and members of governing committees and board roles based in England and Wales. The Authority is seeking to appoint a minimum of 3 and a maximum of 5 Contractors to service each of these lots. Additional information: The framework may be used by organisations accessing EU funds Renewal: The Framework Agreement will commence on the 01/05/2022 for an initial period of 3 years and will expire on the 30/04/2025. The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a further 1 x 12 month periods subject to satisfactory performance and continued Institutions requirements. 4 International roles for overseas locations - UK This lot is for the search and selection of highly qualified candidates for senior level and executive roles based in overseas locations. The contractor is required to identify suitable candidates to fill the roles. The Authority is seeking to appoint a minimum of 3 and a maximum of 5 Contractors to service this lot. Additional information: The framework may be used by organisations accessing EU funds Renewal: The Framework Agreement will commence on the 01/05/2022 for an initial period of 3 years and will expire on the 30/04/2025. The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a further 1 x 12 month periods subject to satisfactory performance and continued Institutions requirements. 5 Recruitment related services - UK This lot is for recruitment related services to support the recruitment activities of the institutions. The activities that may be included would be: - Succession planning - Board reviews - Salary and remuneration benchmarking - Skills audit - Candidate market scoping - Panel training - Unconscious bias training - Access to Recruitment Technology The Authority is seeking to appoint a minimum of 3 and a maximum of 5 Contractors to service this lots. Additional information: The framework may be used by organisations accessing EU funds Renewal: The Framework Agreement will commence on the 01/05/2022 for an initial period of 3 years and will expire on the 30/04/2025. The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a further 1 x 12 month periods subject to satisfactory performance and continued Institutions requirements. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002772-2022 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 Mar 2022 | | Submission deadline | 1 Mar 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | November 2025 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £28,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | APUC LIMITED | | Locality | STIRLING | | Post town | Falkirk and Stirling | | Postcode | FK8 2DZ | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling | | Local authority | Stirling | | Electoral ward | Stirling East | | Westminster constituency | Stirling and Strathallan | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79600000 - Recruitment services ## Release History - 1 Mar 2022 at 10:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002772-2022 - 1 Mar 2022 at 10:58 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005528-2022 ## Notice URLs - http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/Government/public-bodies/about/Bodies - http://www.ucsp.ac.uk/ - https://apuc-scot.ac.uk/ - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ - https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/stirling-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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