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title: "Executive Search for Lay Members of the University of Strathclyde Court"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000708871"
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# Executive Search for Lay Members of the University of Strathclyde Court

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000708871

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## Summary

The University of Strathclyde, located in Glasgow, has completed a procurement process for the title "Executive Search for Lay Members of the University of Strathclyde Court" in the Education industry category. The University issued an open tender for this service, with a total contract value of £80,000. The procurement stage has now reached the award phase, where FWB Park Brown has been selected as the supplier. The deadline for submissions was on December 21, 2022.

This tender provides opportunities for specialist recruitment agencies to work with the University of Strathclyde in filling lay membership and Convener of Court positions. Businesses in the recruitment and executive search industry would be well-suited to compete in this award phase. Given the University's role in strategy, staff management, and student well-being, firms with experience in executive headhunting and leadership recruitment may find this procurement process particularly relevant for expanding their business.

## Notice

The court is the governing body of the University, with internal members (staff and students of the University) and external members (lay members) shaping its structure. The institution is influential in the University's strategy and overseeing the effective management of the University's reputation, financial stability, employment of staff and the well-being all of all staff and students. The purpose of this tender is to appoint a specialist recruitment agency to work with the University of Strathclyde to assist in sourcing candidates to fill vacancies for lay membership positions in the University Court. The agency may also be required to source candidates for the position of Convener of Court. The Convener of Court is a non-executive leadership position and is elected by staff from 2 suitably qualified candidates that the agency would be required to provide via a long-list. However, this role is subject to vacancy and confirmation from the University.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The purpose of this tender is to appoint a specialist recruitment agency to work with the University of Strathclyde to assist in sourcing candidates to fill vacancies for lay membership positions in the University Court. The agency may also be required to source candidates for the position of Convener of Court. However, this role is subject to vacancy and confirmation from the University. For 2023, it is anticipated there will exist 3 (three) vacancies for co-opted lay members of Court from 1 August 2023. These positions are voluntary, non-executive roles in the University's governing body. They also incorporate the Trustee role with regard to the University's status as a registered charity Subject to vacancy, the agency may be required to provide a long-list from which can be selected two or more appointable candidates who are willing to stand for election for the Convenor of Court position. The Convener of Court is a non-executive leadership position. It should be noted the University does not guarantee business under this contract, usage will be subject to vacancies and recruitment requirements. Requirements are likely to vary each year. Recruitment may not be required every year of this contract.

Renewal: The option for 2 x 12-month extensions at the sole discretion of the University.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN469032 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jan 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Nov 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Dec 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £80,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G1 1QE |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North East |
| Delivery location | TLM82 Glasgow City |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FWB PARK BROWN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 19 Jan 2023 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN469032
- 18 Oct 2022 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT462055

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT462055
  Executive Search for Lay Members of the University of Strathclyde Court - The court is the governing body of the University, with internal members (staff and students of the University) and external members (lay members) shaping its structure. The institution is influential in the University's strategy and overseeing the effective management of the University's reputation, financial stability, employment of staff and the well-being all of all staff and students. The purpose of this tender is to appoint a specialist recruitment agency to work with the University of Strathclyde to assist in sourcing candidates to fill vacancies for lay membership positions in the University Court. The agency may also be required to source candidates for the position of Convener of Court. The Convener of Court is a non-executive leadership position and is elected by staff from 2 suitably qualified candidates that the agency would be required to provide via a long-list. However, this role is subject to vacancy and confirmation from the University.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN469032
  Executive Search for Lay Members of the University of Strathclyde Court - The court is the governing body of the University, with internal members (staff and students of the University) and external members (lay members) shaping its structure. The institution is influential in the University's strategy and overseeing the effective management of the University's reputation, financial stability, employment of staff and the well-being all of all staff and students. The purpose of this tender is to appoint a specialist recruitment agency to work with the University of Strathclyde to assist in sourcing candidates to fill vacancies for lay membership positions in the University Court. The agency may also be required to source candidates for the position of Convener of Court. The Convener of Court is a non-executive leadership position and is elected by staff from 2 suitably qualified candidates that the agency would be required to provide via a long-list. However, this role is subject to vacancy and confirmation from the University.

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- http://www.strath.ac.uk/
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