---
title: "US_25016 - HT Support"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04e87e"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)"
published: "2025-02-28"
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# US_25016 - HT Support

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04e87e

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## Summary

The University of Sussex has successfully completed a procurement process for external support in human resources investigations, under the project identifier US_25016 titled "HT Support." The procurement, classified under the industry category of human resources management consultancy services (CPV code 79414000), took place in the South East region of the United Kingdom (UKJ2). The process followed a limited procurement method, with the contract being awarded on 28th February 2025. The awarded contract covers an initial period of two years, with an optional one-year extension, and has been awarded to Direct Reports T/A B3sixty for a total contract value of £175,000. The procurement falls outside the scope of EU directive application.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in human resource management consultancy, especially SMEs offering niche support for HR investigations. Firms with expertise in handling sensitive HR matters and providing ongoing support would find this procurement particularly advantageous. Participating in such tenders can bolster business growth by expanding service offerings in the public sector and establishing long-term relationships with reputable institutions like the University of Sussex. This specific contract's structure, covering both single investigations and potential ongoing activities, also provides flexibility and a stable income stream for the selected supplier.

## Notice

External support for HR investigations

### Lot Information

Lot 1

HR investigation support and terms set for low value on going activities if required

Options: 2 years of terms coverage plus one year optional extension

### Procurement Information

This is below threshold and with no ongoing committed spend. covers one investigation and provides a contract terms set should further services be required.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007464-2025 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jan 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 | £175,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE) |
| Locality | FALMER, BRIGHTON |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN1 9RH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ21 Brighton and Hove |
| Local authority | Brighton and Hove |
| Electoral ward | Coldean & Stanmer |
| Westminster constituency | Brighton Pavilion |
| Delivery location | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DIRECT REPORTS T/A B3SIXTY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services

## Release History

- 28 Feb 2025 at 08:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007464-2025

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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