Opportunity

Executive and Academic Recruitment Framework

  • UNIVERSITY OF DERBY

F02: Contract notice

Notice reference: 2021/S 000-032208

Published 23 December 2021, 12:27pm



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

UNIVERSITY OF DERBY

Kedleston Road

DERBY

DE221GB

Contact

Denise China

Email

procurement@derby.ac.uk

Telephone

+44 1332592004

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UKF11 - Derby

Internet address(es)

Main address

https://www.derby.ac.uk/

one.3) Communication

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at

https://www.derby.ac.uk/services/finance/procurement-suppliers-and-tendering/supplier-info/suppliers-responding-to-negotiations/

Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address

Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via

https://www.derby.ac.uk/services/finance/procurement-suppliers-and-tendering/supplier-info/suppliers-responding-to-negotiations/

one.4) Type of the contracting authority

Body governed by public law

one.5) Main activity

Education


Section two: Object

two.1) Scope of the procurement

two.1.1) Title

Executive and Academic Recruitment Framework

Reference number

PROC DMC ITT/560

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 79600000 - Recruitment services

two.1.3) Type of contract

Services

two.1.4) Short description

At the University of Derby, our vision is for Derby to be recognised as an inclusive university, providing the knowledge, experience and support that give our students the skills and confidence to achieve what they are capable of.

The University is seeking to establish a Framework Agreement to engage with recruitment specialists to undertake recruitment for Executive and Academic roles under two Lots.

Lot 1 - Executive Searches - Maximum of 5 agencies to cover both permanent and fixed term roles.

Lot 2 - Academic Roles (non-Executive - senior or specialist roles) - Maximum of 3 agencies

We are looking for agencies who have the credentials and interests to contribute to fulfilling the University's vision, "An applied university of today and for tomorrow".

The successful agencies must have a proven track record in recruiting to board level in the Higher Education sector and able to present a diverse range of candidates to meet our equality objectives.

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

Executive Search

Lot No

1

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 79600000 - Recruitment services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKF - East Midlands (England)

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

At the University of Derby, our vision is for Derby to be recognised as an inclusive university, providing the knowledge, experience and support that give our students the skills and confidence to achieve what they are capable of.

The University is seeking to establish a Framework Agreement to engage with recruitment specialists to undertake recruitment for Executive and Academic roles under two Lots.

Lot 1 - Executive Searches - Maximum of 5 agencies to cover both permanent and fixed term roles.

Lot 2 - Academic Roles (non-Executive - senior or specialist roles) - Maximum of 3 agencies

We are looking for agencies who have the credentials and interests to contribute to fulfilling the University's vision, "An applied university of today and for tomorrow".

The successful agencies must have a proven track record in recruiting to board level in the Higher Education sector and able to present a diverse range of candidates to meet our equality objectives.

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

2x possible 12 month extensions

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

2x possible 12 month extensions

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Academic Roles

Lot No

2

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 79600000 - Recruitment services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKF - East Midlands (England)

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

At the University of Derby, our vision is for Derby to be recognised as an inclusive university, providing the knowledge, experience and support that give our students the skills and confidence to achieve what they are capable of.

The University is seeking to establish a Framework Agreement to engage with recruitment specialists to undertake recruitment for Executive and Academic roles under two Lots.

Lot 1 - Executive Searches - Maximum of 5 agencies to cover both permanent and fixed term roles.

Lot 2 - Academic Roles (non-Executive - senior or specialist roles) - Maximum of 3 agencies

We are looking for agencies who have the credentials and interests to contribute to fulfilling the University's vision, "An applied university of today and for tomorrow".

The successful agencies must have a proven track record in recruiting to board level in the Higher Education sector and able to present a diverse range of candidates to meet our equality objectives.

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

2x possible 12 month extensions

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

2x possible 12 month extensions


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

three.2) Conditions related to the contract

three.2.1) Information about a particular profession

Execution of the service is reserved to a particular profession

three.2.3) Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract

Obligation to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing the contract


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 a single operator

four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No

four.2) Administrative information

four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

Date

26 January 2022

Local time

12:00pm

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: 3 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)

four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders

Date

26 January 2022

Local time

1:00pm


Section six. Complementary information

six.1) Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement: Yes

six.2) Information about electronic workflows

Electronic ordering will be used

Electronic invoicing will be accepted

Electronic payment will be used

six.4) Procedures for review

six.4.1) Review body

University of Derby

Derby

DE22 1GB

Country

United Kingdom