Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Aberystwyth University
c/o Finance Office, Student Welcome Centre, Penglais Campus
Aberystwyth
SY23 3FB
Contact
Lee Pereira
Telephone
+44 1970628716
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKL1 - West Wales and the Valleys
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA1009
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Other type
University
one.5) Main activity
Education
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Recruitment Services Framework for Aberystwyth University
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 79600000 - Recruitment services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Aberystwyth University wishes to establish an internal Framework for senior search and recruitment services. The intention in establishing this Framework is to provide the University with access to specialist recruitment services in certain identified areas, and to achieve this required outcome we will invite bids from organisations on singular or multiple Lots depending on the specialisms offered.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £250,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 1 - Academic Heads of Department
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79600000 - Recruitment services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL1 - West Wales and the Valleys
Main site or place of performance
Aberystwyth University, Penglais Campus, Aberystwyth
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Aberystwyth University wishes to procure Executive Recruitment service for the appointment of future senior level appointments, specifically this Lot is related to academic heads of department from various disciplines with attached salaries of circa 80K GBP per annum.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
2 x 12 month extension options
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 2 - Professional Services Heads of Department and Executive Level Roles
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79600000 - Recruitment services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL1 - West Wales and the Valleys
Main site or place of performance
Aberystwyth University, Penglais Campus, Aberystwyth
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Aberystwyth University wishes to procure Executive Recruitment service for the appointment of future senior level appointments, specifically this Lot is related to professional services heads of department and executive level roles with attached salaries of circa 75K GBP to 125K GBP per annum.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
25
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
2 x 12 month extension options
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 3 - Executive Level Senior Academic Pro Vice Chancellor or Equivalent Roles
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79600000 - Recruitment services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL1 - West Wales and the Valleys
Main site or place of performance
Aberystwyth University, Penglais Campus, Aberystwyth
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Aberystwyth University wishes to procure Executive Recruitment service for the appointment of future senior level appointments, specifically this Lot is related to executive level senior academic pro vice chancellor or equivalent roles with attached salaries of circa 90K GBP to 125K GBP per annum.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
2 x 12 month extension options
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
Framework agreement with several operators
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
27 April 2022
Local time
2:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 6 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
27 April 2022
Local time
2:00pm
Place
Procurement Office, Aberystwyth University
Information about authorised persons and opening procedure
A minimum of two members of the Procurement Department
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.3) Additional information
NOTE: The authority is using eTenderwales to carry out this procurement process. To obtain further information record your interest on Sell2Wales at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=120015
(WA Ref:120015)
The buyer considers that this contract is suitable for consortia.
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
High Court
Royal Courts of Justice, The Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
Telephone
+44 2079477501
Country
United Kingdom