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title: "Recruitment Agency Services Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04da92"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF DERBY"
published: "2025-06-02"
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# Recruitment Agency Services Framework

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF DERBY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04da92

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## Summary

The University of Derby has successfully completed the contracting process for its Recruitment Agency Services Framework, aimed at engaging specialists in recruitment for both Higher Education and Further Education roles. This procurement is categorised under recruitment services within the services industry, focusing on locations in the UK, specifically the UKF region. The tender was conducted using an open procedure under the legal basis of CELEX 32014L0024, concluded in early 2025 with several awards confirmed on 2nd June 2025. The process included two lots, although both have been cancelled, demonstrating fluidity in the procurement strategy and adaptation to market conditions.

This framework presents significant growth opportunities for recruitment agencies, especially those with a proven track record in the education sector. Businesses adept in providing highly suitable candidates for Higher and Further Education institutions could greatly benefit. Ideal contenders are agencies possessing a robust network within academia, capable of delivering market insights and consultative advice. The successful agencies, including small and medium-sized enterprises like Axis Recruitment, Dovetail and Slate Limited, Pro Staffing Locums Limited, and Morgan Hunt UK LTD, play a key role in supporting the University's strategic hiring objectives with contracts valued up to £400,000 each.

## Notice

The University is seeking to establish a Framework Agreement to engage with recruitment specialists to undertake recruitment from Higher Education and Further Education roles under two (2) Lots. Suppliers are invited to bid for either or both lots. Suppliers appointed to this Agency Recruitment Framework will be on a preferred supplier list for the University of Derby.

### Lot Information

Higher Education

Example roles - Lecturers, Senior Lecturers, Researcher, HE Apprenticeships We are looking to engage 2 suppliers under this lot. We would be looking for search service for roles of this level where the supplier takes a full brief of the requirements and delivers a selection of well-considered and highly suitable candidates for the hiring manager to consider. Suppliers should have experience in academic recruitment and have an existing network of talent within Academia. We expect suppliers to deliver insights into the market and provide considered consultative advice that will support the talent search.

Further Education

Example Roles - Curriculum Lead, Tutors, Teachers, FE Apprenticeship roles We are looking to engage 4 suppliers under this lot. We would be looking for search service for roles of this level where the supplier takes a full brief of the requirements and delivers a selection of well-considered and highly suitable candidates for the hiring manager to consider. Suppliers should have experience in delivering roles within the FE sector and have a working knowledge of Safer Recruitment. We expect suppliers to deliver insights into the market and provide considered consultative advice that will support the talent search.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029117-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 8 May 2025 - 1 Dec 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £800,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £600,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF DERBY |
| Locality | DERBYSHIRE |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE22 1GB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF11 Derby |
| Local authority | Derby |
| Electoral ward | Allestree |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Derbyshire |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | AXIS RECRUITMENT; DOVETAIL AND SLATE; MORGAN HUNT; PRO STAFFING LOCUMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 2 Jun 2025 at 11:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029117-2025
- 31 Jan 2025 at 13:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003280-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.derby.ac.uk
- https://www.derby.ac.uk/services/finance/procurement-suppliers-and-tendering/supplier-info/
- https://www.derby.ac.uk/services/finance/procurement-suppliers-and-tendering/supplier-info/suppliers-responding-to-negotiations/

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