Recruitment Agency Framework – University of Derby
Title: Recruitment Agency Services Framework
Reference number: PROC JW ITT/1411
Short description: The University is seeking to establish a Framework Agreement to engage with recruitment specialists to undertake recruitment from Higher Education and Further Education roles under two Lots. Suppliers appointed to this Agency Recruitment Framework will be on a preferred supplier list for the University of Derby.
They 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 in the Higher Education sector and able to present a diverse range of candidates to meet our equality objectives and support the University's strategic objectives.
Estimated total value excluding VAT: £800,000
Type of procedure: open procedure
Time limit for receipt of tenders: 12pm, 5th March 2025
Contract start date: 9th May 2025
Contract end date: 1st December 2028
This contract is divided into lots and tenders may be submitted for both lots.
Lot 1 – Higher Education (HE) Academic
Example roles – Lecturers, Senior Lecturers, Researcher, HE Apprenticeships.
The University is looking to engage 2 suppliers under this lot. They are 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. They expect suppliers to deliver insights into the market and provide considered consultative advice that will support the talent search.
Lot 2 – Further Education (FE)
Example Roles – Curriculum Lead, Tutors, Teachers, FE Apprenticeship roles
The University is looking to engage 4 suppliers under this lot. They 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.
Name and addresses:
University of Derby
Kedleston Road
Derby
DE221GB
Contact: Procurement Team
Email: procurement@derby.ac.uk
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
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