--- title: "University of Dundee Recruitment Service for Principal and Vice-Chancellor" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000815859" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000815859" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000815859.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000815859.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE" published: "2026-03-05" --- # University of Dundee Recruitment Service for Principal and Vice-Chancellor Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000815859 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000815859) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000815859.json) ## Summary The University of Dundee has awarded a contract for recruitment services for the position of Principal and Vice-Chancellor. The tender falls under the education industry category and was conducted using an open procurement procedure. The procurement process was initiated on 13th November 2025, with bids concluding on 28th November 2025. Perrett Laver Ltd was awarded the contract, which is set to be active as of 26th February 2026. The procurement location is Dundee, under the regional classification UKM71. As a central purchasing body, the University of Dundee managed the process, highlighting its status as a body governed by public law. This contract offers significant business opportunities, particularly for service providers in the recruitment sector specialising in high-level academic placements. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) demonstrated robust competition, with four out of the six bids coming from SMEs. Businesses capable of delivering efficient recruitment services are well-positioned to benefit from this type of tender. Given the procurement's electronic submission and payment system, companies equipped with advanced digital capabilities in service delivery will likely have an advantage in such pursuits. The successful bidder, Perrett Laver Ltd, demonstrates the potential for similar firms to expand their reach and establish credibility within the education sector. ## Notice University of Dundee Recruitment Service for Principal and Vice-Chancellor ### Lot Information Lot 1 University of Dundee Recruitment Service for Principal and Vice-Chancellor ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551076 | | 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 | 5 Mar 2026 | | Submission deadline | 28 Nov 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 26 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 | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE | | Locality | DUNDEE | | Post town | Dundee | | Postcode | DD1 4HN | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM03 Angus and Dundee City | | Local authority | Dundee City | | Electoral ward | West End | | Westminster constituency | Dundee Central | | Delivery location | TLM71 Angus and Dundee City | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | PERRETT LAVER | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79600000 - Recruitment services ## Release History - 5 Mar 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551076 - 13 Nov 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV543548 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV543548&idx=3 13th November 2025 - Appendix 2 Tenderer Response Questionnaire - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV543548&idx=4 13th November 2025 - Appendix 3 Tenderers Declaration - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV543548&idx=5 13th November 2025 - Appendix 4 Ts and Cs - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV543548&idx=6 13th November 2025 - Appendix 5 Sustain Code of Conduct - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV543548&idx=1 13th November 2025 - ITT Document - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV543548&idx=2 13th November 2025 - Appendix 1 SoR - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV543548 University of Dundee Recruitment Service for Principal and Vice-Chancellor - University of Dundee Recruitment Service for Principal and Vice-Chancellor - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551076 University of Dundee Recruitment Service for Principal and Vice-Chancellor - University of Dundee Recruitment Service for Principal and Vice-Chancellor ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.dundee.ac.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000815859 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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