---
title: "Framework for the provision of Recruitment Agencies (PME - Round 2)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059478"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EXETER"
published: "2025-09-04"
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# Framework for the provision of Recruitment Agencies (PME - Round 2)

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EXETER  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059478

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## Summary

The University of Exeter is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process to establish a framework for the provision of recruitment agency services, under the title "Framework for the provision of Recruitment Agencies (PME - Round 2)." This initiative focuses on conducting Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) regarding the terms and conditions, with the engagement scheduled to conclude by 26th September 2025. The procurement is classified under the "services" industry category and will cater to the higher education sector. It entails a gross budget of £3.8 million, targeted at enhancing recruitment functions across the university's operations in the UK, covering regions such as Exeter. Future communications and notices about this procurement are expected by 31st October 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those proficient in recruitment services tailored to the education and training sector, to expand their clientele and market presence. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as the framework is designed to include lots that can accommodate varying business sizes and specialisations. The framework's structure aims to harness top-notch recruitment expertise, offering businesses a chance to become integral partners in the university's recruitment strategies by potentially signing a framework agreement that could span from April 2026 to March 2030.

## 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. This is the second round of Preliminary Market Engagement, which focusses on the Terms and Conditions.

### Planning Information

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=97799&B=

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054054-2025 |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 31 Oct 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,000,000 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services
- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80300000 - Higher education services

## Release History

- 4 Sep 2025 at 15:19 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054054-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054054-2025
  4th September 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=97799&B=
- https://www.exeter.ac.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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