Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
APUC Limited
Unit 27, Stirling Business Centre, Wellgreen
Stirling
FK8 2DZ
Contact
Graeme Kerr
Telephone
+44 1314428930
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM - Scotland
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10402
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
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 Senior Strategic Search and Recruitment Services
Reference number
PFB1048 AP
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 79600000 - Recruitment services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
APUC are seeking Contractor(s) for the provision of executive search and senior specialist role recruitment, including non-remunerated and international roles, for the further and higher education sector across the UK.
Lotting structure will be determined at the later stage.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £28,000,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79600000 - Recruitment services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance
UK
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
APUC are seeking Contractor(s) for the provision of executive search and senior specialist role recruitment, including non-remunerated and international roles, for the further and higher education sector across the UK.
Framework Agreement's scope will be including, but not limited to:
Executive Search roles 100K - Scotland
Executive Search roles 65K - 100K - Scotland
Senior Specialist Search roles 40K - 65K Scotland
Executive Search roles 100K - England/Wales
Executive Search roles 65K - 100K - England/Wales
Senior Specialist Search roles 40K - 65K - England/Wales
Non remunerated Chairs of Court and members of governing committees and boards - Scotland
Non remunerated Chairs of Court and members of governing committees and boards - England/Wales
International roles for overseas locations – UK
Recruitment related services – UK)
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
15 January 2026
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=811590.
(SC Ref:811590)