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Agency Recruitment Services

UNIVERSITY OF DERBY · compiled

Tender information last checkedLast checked 29 Sept 2026, 19:11.

Opportunity overview

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.

Awarded to

Amounts belong to published awards or contracts. Where several suppliers share one value, it is labelled as shared and is not a supplier-specific allocation.

Alumni Executive Search UK Ltd

Matched by number
Contract value
£400k
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
31 Mar 2025
Award ID
029115-2025-1
Status
active
Identifier
GB-COH 13788499
Location
London, UK, United Kingdom

Pertemps Recruitment Partnership Ltd

Matched by number
Contract value
£200k
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
31 Mar 2025
Award ID
029115-2025-10
Status
active
Identifier
GB-COH 01644241
Location
Warwickshire, UK, United Kingdom

Eligo Recruitment Limited

Matched by number
Contract value
£200k
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
31 Mar 2025
Award ID
029115-2025-11
Status
active
Identifier
GB-COH 04154618
Location
London, UK, United Kingdom

Lorien Resourcing Limited

Matched by number
Contract value
£200k
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
31 Mar 2025
Award ID
029115-2025-12
Status
active
Identifier
GB-COH 01333388
Location
Luton, UK, United Kingdom

LA International Computer Consultants Limited

Matched by number
Contract value
£200k
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
31 Mar 2025
Award ID
029115-2025-13
Status
active
Identifier
GB-COH 01633646
Location
Stoke-on-Trent, UK, United Kingdom

Macildowie Associates

Matched by number
Contract value
£200k
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
31 Mar 2025
Award ID
029115-2025-14
Status
active
Identifier
GB-COH 03358898
Location
Nottingham, UK, United Kingdom

TPP Recruitment Ltd

Matched by number
Contract value
£200k
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
31 Mar 2025
Award ID
029115-2025-15
Status
active
Identifier
GB-COH 08904439
Location
London, UK, United Kingdom

The McLean Partnership

Matched by number
Contract value
£200k
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
31 Mar 2025
Award ID
029115-2025-16
Status
active
Identifier
GB-COH 05664711
Location
London, UK, United Kingdom

MERIDIAN BUSINESS SUPPORT LTD

Matched by number
Contract value
£200k
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
31 Mar 2025
Award ID
029115-2025-17
Status
active
Identifier
GB-COH 02386774
Location
Manchester, UK, United Kingdom

adecco uk limited

Matched by number
Contract value
£200k
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
31 Mar 2025
Award ID
029115-2025-2
Status
active
Identifier
GB-COH 00593232
Location
London, UK, United Kingdom

Perrett Laver

Matched by number
Contract value
£400k
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
31 Mar 2025
Award ID
029115-2025-3
Status
active
Identifier
GB-COH 04337808
Location
London, UK, United Kingdom

Gatenbysanderson Limited

Matched by number
Contract value
£200k
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
31 Mar 2025
Award ID
029115-2025-4
Status
active
Identifier
GB-COH 04451141
Location
Leeds, UK, United Kingdom

Aspen People

Matched by number
Contract value
£200k
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
31 Mar 2025
Award ID
029115-2025-5
Status
active
Identifier
GB-COH SC413050
Location
Glasgow, UKM, United Kingdom

IRG Advisors LLP

Matched by number
Contract value
£400k
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
31 Mar 2025
Award ID
029115-2025-6
Status
active
Identifier
GB-COH OC354226
Location
London, UK, United Kingdom

Hays Specialist Recuitment

Matched by number
Contract value
£200k
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
31 Mar 2025
Award ID
029115-2025-7
Status
active
Identifier
GB-COH 00975677
Location
London, UK, United Kingdom

James Andrews Recruitment Solutions

Matched by number
Contract value
£200k
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
31 Mar 2025
Award ID
029115-2025-8
Status
active
Identifier
GB-COH 06834852
Location
Leicester, UK, United Kingdom

Express Recruitment Ltd

Matched by number
Contract value
£400k
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
31 Mar 2025
Award ID
029115-2025-9
Status
active
Identifier
GB-COH 01916049
Location
Nottingham, UK, United Kingdom

Classification

  • CPV79600000 — Recruitment services

Lots

  • ExecutiveValue not stated
  • LeadershipValue not stated
  • Professional ServicesValue not stated
  • Higher Education (HE) AcademicValue not stated
  • Further Education (FE)Value not stated

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
PROC KB ITT/1186
Status
complete
Has Recurrence
No
Procurement Method
selective
Main Procurement Category
services
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure

Covered By

GPA

Legal basis

Id
32014L0024
Scheme
CELEX

Lot Details

Maximum Lots Bid Per Supplier
9,999,999
Maximum Lots Awarded Per Supplier
5

Tender Period

Ends
12 Jun 2024, 12:00

Communication

Future Notice Date
7 May 2024, 00:00

Classification

Id
79600000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Recruitment services

Submission terms

Languages

en

Submission Method

electronicSubmission

Participation Fees

Entry 1
Id
1

Type

document

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Title
Executive
Status
cancelled
Has Options
No
Has Renewal
No
Description
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.

Second Stage

Maximum Candidates
10
Minimum Candidates
8

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Pricing
Type
cost
Description
30

Contract period

Ends
31 Oct 2028, 23:59
Starts
1 Nov 2024, 00:00

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed

Selection criteria

Description
In Stage 1 (SSQ stage), the top eight to ten (8 to 10) bidders will be invited to participate in Stage 2 (ITT stage).
Entry 2
Id
2
Title
Leadership
Status
cancelled
Has Options
No
Has Renewal
No
Description
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

Second Stage

Maximum Candidates
10
Minimum Candidates
8

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Price
Type
cost
Description
30

Contract period

Ends
31 Oct 2028, 23:59
Starts
1 Nov 2024, 00:00

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed

Selection criteria

Description
In Stage 1 (SSQ stage), the top eight to ten (8 to 10) bidders will be invited to participate in Stage 2 (ITT stage).
Entry 3
Id
3
Title
Professional Services
Status
cancelled
Has Options
No
Has Renewal
No
Description
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.

Second Stage

Maximum Candidates
10
Minimum Candidates
8

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Price
Type
cost
Description
30

Contract period

Ends
31 Oct 2028, 23:59
Starts
1 Nov 2024, 00:00

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed

Selection criteria

Description
In Stage 1 (SSQ stage), the top eight to ten (8 to 10) bidders will be invited to participate in Stage 2 (ITT stage).
Entry 4
Id
4
Title
Higher Education (HE) Academic
Status
cancelled
Has Options
No
Has Renewal
No
Description
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.

Second Stage

Maximum Candidates
10
Minimum Candidates
8

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Price
Type
cost
Description
30

Contract period

Ends
31 Oct 2028, 23:59
Starts
1 Nov 2024, 00:00

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed

Selection criteria

Description
In Stage 1 (SSQ stage), the top eight to ten (8 to 10) bidders will be invited to participate in Stage 2 (ITT stage).
Entry 5
Id
5
Title
Further Education (FE)
Status
cancelled
Has Options
No
Has Renewal
No
Description
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.

Second Stage

Maximum Candidates
10
Minimum Candidates
8

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Price
Type
cost
Description
30

Contract period

Ends
31 Oct 2028, 23:59
Starts
1 Nov 2024, 00:00

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed

Selection criteria

Description
In Stage 1 (SSQ stage), the top eight to ten (8 to 10) bidders will be invited to participate in Stage 2 (ITT stage).

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKF1
Entry 2
Region
UKF1
Entry 3
Region
UKF
Entry 4
Region
UKF

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
79600000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Recruitment services
Item 2
Id
2
Related Lot
2

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKF1
Entry 2
Region
UKF1
Entry 3
Region
UKF
Entry 4
Region
UKF

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
79600000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Recruitment services
Item 3
Id
3
Related Lot
3

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKF1
Entry 2
Region
UKF1
Entry 3
Region
UKF
Entry 4
Region
UKF

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
79600000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Recruitment services
Item 4
Id
4
Related Lot
4

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKF1
Entry 2
Region
UKF1
Entry 3
Region
UKF
Entry 4
Region
UKF

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
79600000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Recruitment services
Item 5
Id
5
Related Lot
5

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKF1
Entry 2
Region
UKF1
Entry 3
Region
UKF
Entry 4
Region
UKF

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
79600000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Recruitment services

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-COH-Education
Name
UNIVERSITY OF DERBY

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKF11
Locality
DERBY
Postal Code
DE22 1GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Kedleston Road

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
BODY_PUBLIC
Scheme
TED_CA_TYPE
Description
Body governed by public law
Entry 2
Id
09
Scheme
COFOG
Description
Education

Identifier

Id
Education
Scheme
GB-COH
Legal Name
UNIVERSITY OF DERBY

Contact

Organisation 2
Id
GB-COH-03079282
Name
UNIVERSITY OF DERBY

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKF11
Locality
Derbyshire
Postal Code
DE221GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Kedleston Road

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
BODY_PUBLIC
Scheme
TED_CA_TYPE
Description
Body governed by public law
Entry 2
Id
09
Scheme
COFOG
Description
Education

Identifier

Id
03079282
Scheme
GB-COH
Legal Name
UNIVERSITY OF DERBY

Contact

Name
Procurement Team
Organisation 3
Id
GB-FTS-16214
Name
University of Derby

Roles

reviewBody

Address

Locality
Derby
Country Name
United Kingdom

Identifier

Legal Name
University of Derby
Organisation 4
Id
GB-COH-13788499
Name
Alumni Executive Search UK Ltd

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UK
Locality
London
Country Name
United Kingdom

Details

Scale
sme

Identifier

Id
13788499
Scheme
GB-COH
Legal Name
Alumni Executive Search UK Ltd
Organisation 5
Id
GB-COH-00593232
Name
adecco uk limited

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UK
Locality
London
Country Name
United Kingdom

Details

Scale
large

Identifier

Id
00593232
Scheme
GB-COH
Legal Name
adecco uk limited
Organisation 6
Id
GB-COH-04337808
Name
Perrett Laver

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UK
Locality
London
Country Name
United Kingdom

Details

Scale
sme

Identifier

Id
04337808
Scheme
GB-COH
Legal Name
Perrett Laver
Organisation 7
Id
GB-COH-04451141
Name
Gatenbysanderson Limited

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UK
Locality
Leeds
Country Name
United Kingdom

Details

Scale
sme

Identifier

Id
04451141
Scheme
GB-COH
Legal Name
Gatenbysanderson Limited
Organisation 8
Id
GB-COH-SC413050
Name
Aspen People

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UKM
Locality
Glasgow
Country Name
United Kingdom

Details

Scale
sme

Identifier

Id
SC413050
Scheme
GB-COH
Legal Name
Aspen People
Organisation 9
Id
GB-COH-OC354226
Name
IRG Advisors LLP

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UK
Locality
London
Country Name
United Kingdom

Details

Scale
large

Identifier

Id
OC354226
Scheme
GB-COH
Legal Name
IRG Advisors LLP
Organisation 10
Id
GB-COH-00975677
Name
Hays Specialist Recuitment

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UK
Locality
London
Country Name
United Kingdom

Details

Scale
large

Identifier

Id
00975677
Scheme
GB-COH
Legal Name
Hays Specialist Recuitment
Organisation 11
Id
GB-COH-06834852
Name
James Andrews Recruitment Solutions

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UK
Locality
Leicester
Country Name
United Kingdom

Details

Scale
sme

Identifier

Id
06834852
Scheme
GB-COH
Legal Name
James Andrews Recruitment Solutions
Organisation 12
Id
GB-COH-01916049
Name
Express Recruitment Ltd

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UK
Locality
Nottingham
Country Name
United Kingdom

Details

Scale
sme

Identifier

Id
01916049
Scheme
GB-COH
Legal Name
Express Recruitment Ltd
Organisation 13
Id
GB-COH-01644241
Name
Pertemps Recruitment Partnership Ltd

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UK
Locality
Warwickshire
Country Name
United Kingdom

Details

Scale
sme

Identifier

Id
01644241
Scheme
GB-COH
Legal Name
Pertemps Recruitment Partnership Ltd
Organisation 14
Id
GB-COH-04154618
Name
Eligo Recruitment Limited

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UK
Locality
London
Country Name
United Kingdom

Details

Scale
sme

Identifier

Id
04154618
Scheme
GB-COH
Legal Name
Eligo Recruitment Limited
Organisation 15
Id
GB-COH-01333388
Name
Lorien Resourcing Limited

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UK
Locality
Luton
Country Name
United Kingdom

Details

Scale
large

Identifier

Id
01333388
Scheme
GB-COH
Legal Name
Lorien Resourcing Limited
Organisation 16
Id
GB-COH-01633646
Name
LA International Computer Consultants Limited

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UK
Locality
Stoke-on-Trent
Country Name
United Kingdom

Details

Scale
sme

Identifier

Id
01633646
Scheme
GB-COH
Legal Name
LA International Computer Consultants Limited
Organisation 17
Id
GB-COH-03358898
Name
Macildowie Associates

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UK
Locality
Nottingham
Country Name
United Kingdom

Details

Scale
sme

Identifier

Id
03358898
Scheme
GB-COH
Legal Name
Macildowie Associates
Organisation 18
Id
GB-COH-08904439
Name
TPP Recruitment Ltd

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UK
Locality
London
Country Name
United Kingdom

Details

Scale
sme

Identifier

Id
08904439
Scheme
GB-COH
Legal Name
TPP Recruitment Ltd
Organisation 19
Id
GB-COH-05664711
Name
The McLean Partnership

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UK
Locality
London
Country Name
United Kingdom

Details

Scale
sme

Identifier

Id
05664711
Scheme
GB-COH
Legal Name
The McLean Partnership
Organisation 20
Id
GB-COH-02386774
Name
MERIDIAN BUSINESS SUPPORT LTD

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UK
Locality
Manchester
Country Name
United Kingdom

Details

Scale
sme

Identifier

Id
02386774
Scheme
GB-COH
Legal Name
MERIDIAN BUSINESS SUPPORT LTD

Award information

Award 1
Id
029115-2025-1
Status
active

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-COH-13788499
Name
Alumni Executive Search UK Ltd
Award 2
Id
029115-2025-2
Status
active

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-COH-00593232
Name
adecco uk limited
Award 3
Id
029115-2025-3
Status
active

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-COH-04337808
Name
Perrett Laver
Award 4
Id
029115-2025-4
Status
active

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-COH-04451141
Name
Gatenbysanderson Limited
Award 5
Id
029115-2025-5
Status
active

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-COH-SC413050
Name
Aspen People
Award 6
Id
029115-2025-6
Status
active

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-COH-OC354226
Name
IRG Advisors LLP
Award 7
Id
029115-2025-7
Status
active

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-COH-00975677
Name
Hays Specialist Recuitment
Award 8
Id
029115-2025-8
Status
active

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-COH-06834852
Name
James Andrews Recruitment Solutions
Award 9
Id
029115-2025-9
Status
active

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-COH-01916049
Name
Express Recruitment Ltd
Award 10
Id
029115-2025-10
Status
active

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-COH-01644241
Name
Pertemps Recruitment Partnership Ltd
Award 11
Id
029115-2025-11
Status
active

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-COH-04154618
Name
Eligo Recruitment Limited
Award 12
Id
029115-2025-12
Status
active

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-COH-01333388
Name
Lorien Resourcing Limited
Award 13
Id
029115-2025-13
Status
active

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-COH-01633646
Name
LA International Computer Consultants Limited
Award 14
Id
029115-2025-14
Status
active

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-COH-03358898
Name
Macildowie Associates
Award 15
Id
029115-2025-15
Status
active

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-COH-08904439
Name
TPP Recruitment Ltd
Award 16
Id
029115-2025-16
Status
active

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-COH-05664711
Name
The McLean Partnership
Award 17
Id
029115-2025-17
Status
active

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-COH-02386774
Name
MERIDIAN BUSINESS SUPPORT LTD

Contracts and changes

Entry 1
Id
029115-2025-1
Status
active
Award ID
029115-2025-1
Date Signed
1 Apr 2025, 00:00

Value

Amount
400,000
Currency
GBP
Entry 2
Id
029115-2025-2
Status
active
Award ID
029115-2025-2
Date Signed
1 Apr 2025, 00:00

Value

Amount
200,000
Currency
GBP
Entry 3
Id
029115-2025-3
Status
active
Award ID
029115-2025-3
Date Signed
1 Apr 2025, 00:00

Value

Amount
400,000
Currency
GBP
Entry 4
Id
029115-2025-4
Status
active
Award ID
029115-2025-4
Date Signed
1 Apr 2025, 00:00

Value

Amount
200,000
Currency
GBP
Entry 5
Id
029115-2025-5
Status
active
Award ID
029115-2025-5
Date Signed
1 Apr 2025, 00:00

Value

Amount
200,000
Currency
GBP
Entry 6
Id
029115-2025-6
Status
active
Award ID
029115-2025-6
Date Signed
1 Apr 2025, 00:00

Value

Amount
400,000
Currency
GBP
Entry 7
Id
029115-2025-7
Status
active
Award ID
029115-2025-7
Date Signed
1 Apr 2025, 00:00

Value

Amount
200,000
Currency
GBP
Entry 8
Id
029115-2025-8
Status
active
Award ID
029115-2025-8
Date Signed
1 Apr 2025, 00:00

Value

Amount
200,000
Currency
GBP
Entry 9
Id
029115-2025-9
Status
active
Award ID
029115-2025-9
Date Signed
1 Apr 2025, 00:00

Value

Amount
400,000
Currency
GBP
Entry 10
Id
029115-2025-10
Status
active
Award ID
029115-2025-10
Date Signed
1 Apr 2025, 00:00

Value

Amount
200,000
Currency
GBP
Entry 11
Id
029115-2025-11
Status
active
Award ID
029115-2025-11
Date Signed
1 Apr 2025, 00:00

Value

Amount
200,000
Currency
GBP
Entry 12
Id
029115-2025-12
Status
active
Award ID
029115-2025-12
Date Signed
1 Apr 2025, 00:00

Value

Amount
200,000
Currency
GBP
Entry 13
Id
029115-2025-13
Status
active
Award ID
029115-2025-13
Date Signed
1 Apr 2025, 00:00

Value

Amount
200,000
Currency
GBP
Entry 14
Id
029115-2025-14
Status
active
Award ID
029115-2025-14
Date Signed
1 Apr 2025, 00:00

Value

Amount
200,000
Currency
GBP
Entry 15
Id
029115-2025-15
Status
active
Award ID
029115-2025-15
Date Signed
1 Apr 2025, 00:00

Value

Amount
200,000
Currency
GBP
Entry 16
Id
029115-2025-16
Status
active
Award ID
029115-2025-16
Date Signed
1 Apr 2025, 00:00

Value

Amount
200,000
Currency
GBP
Entry 17
Id
029115-2025-17
Status
active
Award ID
029115-2025-17
Date Signed
1 Apr 2025, 00:00

Value

Amount
200,000
Currency
GBP

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Derbyshire · UKF11 · DE221GB · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKF
  • Delivery location · UKF1

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
  1. ocds-h6vhtk-0451eb-2025-06-02T12:07:51+01:00compiled ·