---
title: "Framework for the Provision of Recruitment Agencies (PME)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04edce"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EXETER"
published: "2025-03-17"
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# Framework for the Provision of Recruitment Agencies (PME)

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EXETER  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04edce

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## Summary

The University of Exeter is initiating the planning stage for a procurement process to establish a framework for the provision of recruitment agencies. This tender, classified under the services category, aims to engage recruitment services across multiple areas. Recruitment agencies are invited to complete a preliminary questionnaire by 31st March 2025, which can be accessed via the University's eTendering portal. The total estimated value of the framework is £3,800,000, and the contract period is expected to run from 1st August 2025 to 31st July 2029. The University is seeking to create a robust framework agreement through this process.

This tender offers significant opportunities for both large and small recruitment agencies to secure a long-term partnership with a reputable educational institution. SMEs are particularly encouraged to participate as this framework is designed to leverage a wide range of recruitment expertise. Businesses specialising in recruitment services stand to benefit from this engagement process by potentially becoming preferred suppliers for the University of Exeter. The preliminary market engagement also allows agencies to showcase their capabilities and understand the University's specific needs, thus fostering a competitive and dynamic procurement environment.

## Notice

The University is looking to establish a framework for recruitment services across a number of areas. This will be split across a number of lots to enable the University to take advantage of best in class recruiters.

### Planning Information

Recruitment Agencies are invited to complete a questionnaire which can be downloaded from the University's eTendering portal CTM here https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/supplier/publictenders?B=UK quote ID97330 or UOE/2025/005/LLMo. The questionnaire should be submitted by the 31st March 2025. The University may at its discretion ask further questions of agencies that provide a response to the questionnaire. This process does not form part of the formal tender procedure to follow and no bidders shall be disadvantages by either taking part or not taking part in this process.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009649-2025 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 May 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Aug 2025 - 31 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,800,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EXETER |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX4 4QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | Duryard and St James |
| Westminster constituency | Exeter |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 17 Mar 2025 at 13:13 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009649-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009649-2025
  17th March 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/supplier/publictenders?B=UK
- https://www.exeter.ac.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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