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Contract Award Notice

Agency Recruitment Services

  • First published: 10 June 2025
  • Last modified: 10 June 2025
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Summary

OCID:
ocds-h6vhtk-0451eb
Published by:
University of Derby
Authority ID:
AA21733
Publication date:
10 June 2025
Deadline date:
-
Notice type:
Contract Award Notice
Has documents:
No
Has SPD:
No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
N/A

Abstract

The University is seeking to establish a Recruitment Framework Agreement to engage with recruitment specialists to undertake recruitment from Executive to Academic roles under five (5) Lots.  

Full notice text

Contract award notice

Results of the procurement procedure

Section I: Contracting entity

I.1) Name and addresses

UNIVERSITY OF DERBY

03079282

Kedleston Road

Derbyshire

DE221GB

UK

E-mail: procurement@derby.ac.uk

NUTS: UKF11

Internet address(es)

Main address: www.derby.ac.uk

I.4) Type of the contracting authority

Body governed by public law

I.5) Main activity

Education

Section II: Object

II.1) Scope of the procurement

II.1.1) Title

Agency Recruitment Services

Reference number: PROC KB ITT/1186

II.1.2) Main CPV code

79600000

 

II.1.3) Type of contract

Services

II.1.4) Short description

The University is seeking to establish a Recruitment Framework Agreement to engage with recruitment specialists to undertake recruitment from Executive to Academic roles under five (5) Lots.  

II.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

II.1.7) Total value of the procurement

Value excluding VAT: 2 000 000.00  GBP

II.2) Description

Lot No: 1

II.2.1) Title

Executive

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

79600000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKF

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Example Roles - University Executive Board Level such as Chief Operating Officer, Chief People Officer, Provost, and Pro Vice Chancellor Deans

We are seeking a high- touch executive search service for this lot. This will include innovative attraction, search, selection, and appointment support. We expect suppliers to have good existing networks with an excellent knowledge of the sector and the organisation and work closely in partnership with the University to deliver executive level talent.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Cost criterion: Pricing / Weighting: 30

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 2

II.2.1) Title

Leadership

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

79600000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKF

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Example Roles - Directors, Deputy Directors, and Senior Academics

We would look for a supplier who can provide a full search and selection service, which is fully customisable based on the hiring managers requirements. We expect suppliers to have good existing networks with an excellent knowledge of the sector and the organisation and work closely with the University to deliver Leadership level talent

II.2.5) Award criteria

Cost criterion: Price / Weighting: 30

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 3

II.2.1) Title

Professional Services

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

79600000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKF

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Example Roles - Head of Department, Business Partners, IT Specialists

We would be looking for search service for roles of this level where the supplier takes a full brief of the requirements and delivers a selection of well-considered and highly suitable candidates for the hiring manager to consider. Suppliers should have experience in delivering roles of this level and the specialism required and understand how these roles function in the HEI environment. We expect suppliers to deliver insights into the market and provide considered consultative advice that will support the talent search.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Cost criterion: Price / Weighting: 30

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 4

II.2.1) Title

Higher Education (HE) Academic

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

79600000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKF

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Example roles - Lecturers, Senior Lecturers, Researcher, HE Apprenticeships

We would be looking for search service for roles of this level where the supplier takes a full brief of the requirements and delivers a selection of well-considered and highly suitable candidates for the hiring manager to consider. Suppliers should have experience in academic recruitment and have an existing network of talent within Academia. We expect suppliers to deliver insights into the market and provide considered consultative advice that will support the talent search.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Cost criterion: Price / Weighting: 30

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 5

II.2.1) Title

Further Education (FE)

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

79600000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKF

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Example Roles - Curriculum Lead, Tutors, Teachers, FE Apprenticeship roles

We would be looking for search service for roles of this level where the supplier takes a full brief of the requirements and delivers a selection of well-considered and highly suitable candidates for the hiring manager to consider. Suppliers should have experience in delivering roles within the FE sector and have a working knowledge of Safer Recruitment. We expect suppliers to deliver insights into the market and provide considered consultative advice that will support the talent search.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Cost criterion: Price / Weighting: 30

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1) Description

IV.1.1) Type of procedure

Restricted procedure

IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes

IV.2) Administrative information

IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure

Notice number in the OJ S:

2024/S 000-015193

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: Lot 1 and Lot 2

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

01/04/2025

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 29

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Alumni Executive Search UK Ltd

13788499

London

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 400 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: Lot 3

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

01/04/2025

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 29

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

adecco uk limited

00593232

London

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 200 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: Lot 1 and Lot 4

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

01/04/2025

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 29

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Perrett Laver

04337808

London

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 400 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: Lot 1

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

01/04/2025

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 29

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Gatenbysanderson Limited

04451141

Leeds

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 200 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: Lot 1

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

01/04/2025

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 29

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Aspen People

SC413050

Glasgow

UK

NUTS: UKM

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 200 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: Lot 1 and Lot 2

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

01/04/2025

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 29

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

IRG Advisors LLP

OC354226

London

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 400 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: Lot 2

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

01/04/2025

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 29

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Hays Specialist Recuitment

00975677

London

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 200 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: Lot 2

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

01/04/2025

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 29

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

James Andrews Recruitment Solutions

06834852

Leicester

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 200 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: Lot 2 and Lot 3

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

01/04/2025

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 29

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Express Recruitment Ltd

01916049

Nottingham

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 400 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: Lot 3

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

01/04/2025

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 29

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Pertemps Recruitment Partnership Ltd

01644241

Warwickshire

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 200 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: Lot 3

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

01/04/2025

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 29

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Eligo Recruitment Limited

04154618

London

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 200 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: Lot 3

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

01/04/2025

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 29

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Lorien Resourcing Limited

01333388

Luton

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 200 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: Lot 3

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

01/04/2025

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 29

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

LA International Computer Consultants Limited

01633646

Stoke-on-Trent

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 200 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: Lot 3

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

01/04/2025

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 29

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Macildowie Associates

03358898

Nottingham

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 200 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: Lot 4

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

01/04/2025

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 29

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

TPP Recruitment Ltd

08904439

London

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 200 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: Lot 4

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

01/04/2025

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 29

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

The McLean Partnership

05664711

London

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 200 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: Lot 5

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

01/04/2025

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 29

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

MERIDIAN BUSINESS SUPPORT LTD

02386774

Manchester

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 200 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.4) Procedures for review

VI.4.1) Review body

University of Derby

Derby

UK

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice

02/06/2025

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Commodity categories

ID Title Parent category
79600000 Recruitment services Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Delivery locations

ID Description
100 UK - All

Alert region restrictions

The buyer has restricted the alert for this notice to suppliers based in the following regions.

ID Description
There are no alert restrictions for this notice.

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Main contact:
procurement@derby.ac.uk
Admin contact:
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Technical contact:
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Other contact:
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