---
title: "Campaign for the vacancy of PVC CATE"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068238"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND"
published: "2026-04-14"
---

# Campaign for the vacancy of PVC CATE

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068238

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## Summary

The University of the West of England, based in Bristol, completed a procurement process for the "Campaign for the vacancy of PVC CATE", a search campaign to find a suitable candidate for the position of Pro Vice-Chancellor. This procurement falls under the services industry category, specifically for recruitment services. The award was finalised on 31 March 2026, with services supplied by ALUMNI EXECUTIVE SEARCH UK LIMITED, a small to medium-sized enterprise located in London. The procurement method employed was direct, conducted below the threshold and without competition, leading to an active status for the contract from 1 to 2 April 2026.

This contract represents a meaningful opportunity for businesses specialising in recruitment services, as even roles within educational institutions can benefit from efficient, targeted executive searches. Organisations that excel in understanding educational settings and possess expertise in higher education staffing will find this project conducive to growth and demonstration of their capabilities. Though this tender has already been awarded, similar upcoming opportunities from public institutions, like the University of the West of England, can provide valuable avenues for market expansion for recruitment service providers. Businesses that possess refined search methodology and networks across the education sector will likely thrive in such environments.

## Notice

Search Campaign for the vacancy of PVC CATE - payment until Sept 2026

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033871-2026 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 2 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £22,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS16 1QY |
| 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 | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ALUMNI EXECUTIVE SEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 14 Apr 2026 at 14:37 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033871-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033871-2026
  14th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.alumniglobal.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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