---
title: "Request for Quote for an Executive Search and Recruitment Assignment Chief Operating Officer"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ffae"
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# Request for Quote for an Executive Search and Recruitment Assignment Chief Operating Officer

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BATH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ffae

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## Summary

The University of Bath, a sub-central government public authority, has concluded an executive search and recruitment assignment for a Chief Operating Officer, with Coston Search Limited being awarded the contract. The contract falls under the business services industry category, specifically recruitment services, and is situated in Bath, United Kingdom, with the procurement status marked as complete. The award was officially made on 22nd December 2025, as per a limited procurement method designated as below threshold - limited competition. The contract period began on 6th January 2026 and is scheduled to end on 8th January 2027.

This procurement offers engaging opportunities for enterprises specialising in executive recruitment, particularly within the academic sector, to showcase their expertise in providing diverse candidate shortlists. An SME, such as Coston Search Limited, succeeded in winning this contract, indicating potential growth prospects for similarly poised small to medium-sized enterprises. The contract's focus on delivering a role profile, recruitment materials, and managing the recruitment process provides ample scope for businesses adept in strategic HR and consultancy services.

## Notice

A Full Executive Employment Search for a Chief Operating Officer incorporating *Producing a role profile and recruitment material which would identify the challenges and opportunities facing the University and undertaking advertising and search activity. *Identifying suitable candidates and producing a diverse field of applicants including but not restricted to a reasonable gender and ethnicity balance. *Interviewing the long list of candidates (pre-screening) and providing a final shortlist for the University. *Management and completion of all administration in respect of all rejects and interviewees at each stage of recruitment through to completion. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1004171106

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000484-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 6 Jan 2026 - 8 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £47,500 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF BATH |
| Locality | BATH |
| Post town | Bath |
| Postcode | BA2 7AY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | Bath and North East Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Bathwick |
| Westminster constituency | Bath |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COSTON SEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 5 Jan 2026 at 19:05 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000484-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000484-2026
  5th January 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1004171106
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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