---
title: "Education Recruitment Advertising and Resourcing Services (National) NERARS"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04fb23"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SOUTHERN UNIVERSITIES MANAGEMENT SERVICES (SUMS)"
published: "2025-04-01"
---

# Education Recruitment Advertising and Resourcing Services (National) NERARS

Buyer: SOUTHERN UNIVERSITIES MANAGEMENT SERVICES (SUMS)  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04fb23

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## Summary

Southern Universities Management Services (SUMS) is at the planning stage for a procurement process titled "Education Recruitment Advertising and Resourcing Services (National) NERARS." This procurement falls under the services category with a significant focus on advertising and recruitment within the education sector. The primary location for this contract is the United Kingdom, specifically in Reading, where SUMS is headquartered. The framework agreement is slated to start on 1st March 2027 and run until 28th February 2030, with the possibility of extension until 28th February 2031. A future notice is expected to be published by 1st May 2026, signalling key dates and deadlines for interested parties.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in advertising and recruitment services, particularly those with experience in the education sector. Companies adept at providing workforce resourcing solutions can leverage this framework to secure long-term contracts. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially encouraged to participate, reflecting SUMS's commitment to inclusivity and diversified sourcing. This is an excellent opportunity for businesses looking to expand their footprint in the educational recruitment market through a stable and potentially renewable framework agreement.

## Notice

Framework for Education Recruitment, Advertising, and Workforce Resourcing Solutions

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012180-2025 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 May 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2027 - 28 Feb 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTHERN UNIVERSITIES MANAGEMENT SERVICES (SUMS) |
| Locality | READING |
| Post town | Reading |
| Postcode | RG6 6BU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West |
| Local authority | Wokingham |
| Electoral ward | Hillside |
| Westminster constituency | Earley and Woodley |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79341000 - Advertising services
- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 1 Apr 2025 at 10:11 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012180-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012180-2025
  1st April 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.supc.ac.uk

## Provenance

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