---
title: "University of Bath - Recruitment of two new lay members of Council"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066083"
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# University of Bath - Recruitment of two new lay members of Council

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BATH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066083

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## Summary

The University of Bath has awarded a contract for the recruitment of two new lay members to join the University of Bath Council. This procurement process was initiated as a tender aiming to ensure that the Council maintains a balanced composition of skills, experience, and perspectives for effective governance. The industry category for this contract is recruitment services, located in Bath, United Kingdom, within the UKK12 region. The procurement took place through an open competition, below threshold, adhering to a "lightTouch" regime. Key dates include the award stage completing on 16th April 2026, while the contract period is scheduled from 17th April 2026 to 31st March 2027.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for executive search firms specialising in recruitment services to partake in significant university-level governance enhancement. It aligns well with businesses capable of providing high-quality recruitment services that bring diverse and proficient members to influential bodies. Large-scale firms, like Nurole Ltd, which has been awarded this contract, can leverage their expertise in searching and selecting candidates who contribute positively to strategic oversight. Such opportunities can foster growth for businesses adept in addressing the recruitment needs of public authority sub-central government entities. Utilisation of specialist skills in recruitment can establish a firm’s prominence in the higher education sector and strengthen its portfolio by engaging in prestigious contracts.

## Notice

The University of Bath is seeking an executive search firm to lead the recruitment of two new lay members to join the University of Bath Council. The appointments form part of the University's ongoing approach to ensuring that Council maintains an appropriate balance of skills, experience, and perspectives to support effective governance and strategic oversight.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034638-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 16 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | £40,000 |
| Awards value | £40,000 |
| 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 | TLK12 Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NUROLE LTD (08917794 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 16 Apr 2026 at 11:22 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034638-2026
- 3 Mar 2026 at 10:11 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018785-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034638-2026
  16th April 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018785-2026
  3rd March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-Bath:-Recruitment-services./53P34SHA45To
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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