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title: "PURCH2300 PROVISION OF A FRAMEWORK FOR THE DELIVERY OF FINANCE RECRUITMENT SERVICES"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-049328"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW"
published: "2025-03-07"
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# PURCH2300 PROVISION OF A FRAMEWORK FOR THE DELIVERY OF FINANCE RECRUITMENT SERVICES

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-049328

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## Summary

The University of Glasgow has completed the procurement process for the provision of finance recruitment services under the tender ID PURCH2300. This open procedure, framed within the legal basis 32014L0024, aimed to establish a framework agreement for a period of 4 years, with the potential for two additional one-year extensions. The procurement covered three lots: operational financial roles of Grade 5 or below, professional financial roles of Grade 6 or above, and procurement roles within the university, with services to be delivered in Glasgow (region UKM82). The tender reached the award stage, concluding with the contract awards dated 3rd February 2025, 3rd March 2025, and 12th February 2025 for the respective lots, with financial commitments totalling GBP 2.5 million.

This tender provides significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in recruitment services, particularly those experienced in hiring for financial and procurement roles. The open procedure allows for a competitive environment, favouring businesses that emphasise quality, technical capability, partnership working, and cost efficiency. Companies with robust community benefit practices and those able to engage with universities and other higher education institutions will find this tender particularly fitting. The contracting parties involve large entities such as Reed Specialist Recruitment Limited and SMEs like Eden Scott Ltd, indicating opportunities for both large and small-to-medium enterprises to secure and grow their market presence through strategic long-term partnerships with a prestigious educational institution like the University of Glasgow.

## Notice

AWARD OF PURCH2300 PROVISION OF A FRAMEWORK FOR THE DELIVERY OF FINANCE RECRUITMENT SERVICES

### Lot Information

Lot 1: All recruitment services for operational financial roles of Grade 5 or below

AWARD OF PURCH2300 PROVISION OF A FRAMEWORK FOR THE DELIVERY OF FINANCE RECRUITMENT SERVICES. Lot 1: All recruitment services for operational financial roles of Grade 5 or below

Renewal: Period of 4 years with an option to extend for 2 further periods of 12 months.

Lot 2: All recruitment services for professional financial roles of Grade 6 or above

AWARD OF PURCH2300 PROVISION OF A FRAMEWORK FOR THE DELIVERY OF FINANCE RECRUITMENT SERVICES Lot 2: All recruitment services for professional financial roles of Grade 6 or above.

Renewal: Period of 4 years with an option to extend for 2 further periods of 12 months.

Lot 3: All recruitment services for Procurement Roles within the University

AWARD OF PURCH2300 PROVISION OF A FRAMEWORK FOR THE DELIVERY OF FINANCE RECRUITMENT SERVICES Lot 3: All recruitment services for Procurement Roles within the University

Renewal: Period of 4 years with an option to extend for 2 further periods of 12 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008410-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,500,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G12 8QQ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Hillhead |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North |
| Delivery location | TLM82 Glasgow City |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | CHANGE RECRUITMENT GROUP; EDEN SCOTT; REED SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT; RUTHERFORD CROSS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 7 Mar 2025 at 16:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008410-2025
- 11 Sep 2024 at 11:20 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029081-2024
- 22 Aug 2024 at 15:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026914-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gla.ac.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000775957
- https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/procurementoffice/informationforsuppliers/allsuppliers/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00108

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