---
title: "Supply of Executive Recruitment Services for the Appointment of Independent Members to Aberystwyth U"
ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-138437"
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source: "Sell2Wales"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ABERYSTWYTH UNIVERSITY"
published: "2024-10-17"
---

# Supply of Executive Recruitment Services for the Appointment of Independent Members to Aberystwyth U

Buyer: ABERYSTWYTH UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-kuma6s-138437

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## Summary

Aberystwyth University has completed the award stage for the procurement of Executive Recruitment Services aimed at appointing Independent Members to its governing body, the Council. This contracting process, categorized under "services" in the recruitment industry, was conducted through an open competitive quotation method. With the procurement office located at Penglais Campus in Aberystwyth, the contract was signed on 28th February 2024 with Goodson Thomas Ltd., based in Cardiff, following a tender period that concluded on 16th February 2024 and an award period that ended on 26th February 2024. The process attracted eleven bids, indicating healthy competition among suppliers.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the recruitment services industry, particularly those specialising in executive placements. Goodson Thomas Ltd. has secured the contract, illustrating the potential for businesses to expand their portfolio by engaging in high-profile recruitment services for academic institutions. Companies with expertise in providing tailored recruitment solutions for leadership and governance roles would have been well-suited to compete in this tender. This procurement highlights the importance of competitive quotations and timely submissions to secure contracts in the public sector.

## Notice

Aberystwyth University (the 'University') wishes to procure an Executive Recruitment service for the appointment of Independent Members to the University's governing body, the Council. The procurement will be by a process of competitive quotation. The requirement is set out in the Specification herein.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Sell2Wales |
| Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=138437 |
| Notice type | S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Feb 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ABERYSTWYTH UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | ABERYSTWYTH |
| Post town | Shrewsbury |
| Postcode | SY23 3FB |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL4 Mid and South West Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL41 Mid Wales |
| Local authority | Ceredigion |
| Electoral ward | Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais |
| Westminster constituency | Ceredigion Preseli |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | ABERYSTWYTH UNIVERSITY; GOODSON THOMAS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 17 Oct 2024 at 12:03 - Award - S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=138437
- 26 Jan 2024 at 15:14 - Tender - S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=138437

## Documents

- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=JAN464732&idx=2
  30th January 2024 - Standard terms and conditions for goods/services
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=JAN464732&idx=1
  26th January 2024 - Specification

## Notice URLs

- http://www.goodsonthomas.com
- https://www.aber.ac.uk/
- https://www.aber.ac.uk/en/
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales

## Provenance

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