---
title: "Senior Recruitments"
ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-162553"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-162553.json"
source: "Sell2Wales"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CARDIFF UNIVERSITY"
published: "2026-03-06"
---

# Senior Recruitments

Buyer: CARDIFF UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-kuma6s-162553

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## Summary

Cardiff University, located in Cardiff, is actively engaged in the award stage of a procurement process for executive search services. This tender, titled "Senior Recruitments," falls under the services industry category, specifically recruitment services (CPV code: 79600000). The procurement aims at sourcing candidates for four urgent senior positions within the University's Human Resources Division. Aspen People Limited, based in Glasgow, has been awarded the contract, which was signed on 27th February 2026, marking the conclusion of the tender process initiated by Cardiff University. The contact point at Cardiff University is Declan Kelly, available via telephone at +44 2920879648, indicating a detailed procurement operation from the University's Procurement Services Office located at The Spark Building, Maindy Road. The procurement process follows a tender initiation type and has entered the active contract stage.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in executive recruitment services to engage with a prominent educational institution like Cardiff University. The details of the award suggest that recruitment firms with a strong track record in sourcing high-calibre senior executives could benefit notably from such contractual engagements. Any organisation capable of providing competitive recruitment services, especially those with expertise in executive search and selection, will find this sector highly conducive to business growth. If similar opportunities arise, businesses within the recruitment industry, especially those with operations in the UK, stand to gain by offering unique insights and capabilities aligned with the demanding requirements of university executive roles. This award showcases a successful procurement relationship between Cardiff University and Aspen People Limited, potentially paving the way for future collaborations and expanding the business footprint in the higher education sector.

## Notice

Cardiff University Human Resources Division requires external executive search services to help the University source suitable candidates for the urgent recruitment of four senior roles.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Sell2Wales |
| Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=162553 |
| Notice type | S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Feb 2026 |
| 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 | CARDIFF UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF24 4HQ |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |
| Local authority | Cardiff |
| Electoral ward | Cathays |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff South and Penarth |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ASPEN PEOPLE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 6 Mar 2026 at 14:18 - Award - S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=162553

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cardiff.ac.uk/business/why-work-with-us/for-suppliers
- https://www.aspenpeople.co.uk

## Provenance

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