---
title: "Headhunting services re PVC SCI role"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0654c5"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA"
published: "2026-02-16"
---

# Headhunting services re PVC SCI role

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0654c5

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## Summary

The University of East Anglia has completed a direct procurement process for headhunting services, specifically for the recruitment of a Pro-Vice-Chancellor Science (PVC SCI) role. The procurement falls under the services category and is below the competition threshold, with a contract valued at £38,200 for the period between 10th February 2026 and 31st July 2026. Odgers Berndtson, a large supplier based in London, has been awarded the contract to deliver recruitment services in the UKH15 region, with the project initiating from Norwich Research Park, Norwich.

This tender offers opportunities for organisations specialising in recruitment services to collaborate with a sub-central government public authority like the University of East Anglia. Businesses experienced in providing tailored recruitment solutions, especially for high-level academic roles, will find this contract advantageous for expanding their portfolio in the education sector. The procurement approach suggests that companies with the ability to conduct timely searches for specialised candidates will be well-positioned to consider similar future opportunities.

## Notice

To engage with a supplier in relation to recruiting a PVC SCI role, given a tight timeframe.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013802-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 10 Feb 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £38,200 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA |
| Locality | NORWICH |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR4 7TJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk |
| Local authority | Norwich |
| Electoral ward | University |
| Westminster constituency | Norwich South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ODGERS BERNDTSON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 16 Feb 2026 at 12:21 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013802-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013802-2026
  16th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://uea.ac.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.odgers.com/en-gb/

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