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Published 13 May 2024, 12:16 BST

Official UK procurement notice

Executive Search · Perrett Laver Ltd for University of Strathclyde (May 2024)

Official notice

Authority: University of Strathclyde (Education)

ServicesRestricted procedureSME suitable
Published estimate£300,000exc. VAT
Submissions closed 13 Jun 2024awarded 11 Sept 2024
Awarded to Perrett Laver Ltd

What is being bought

Published requirement description

The University of Strathclyde is one of the most distinctive and dynamic higher education institutions in the UK. Building on our Enlightenment roots as a “place of useful learning”, the University is recognised for engagement with business and industry, world-class teaching, leading research and deep commitment to innovation and enterprise.

The University of Strathclyde wishes to identify a suitable executive search & recruitment agency to support the recruitment of a number of future vacancies which may arise across its most senior academic leadership roles. The successful executive search company will have an in-depth understanding of the Higher Education sector, and the international recruitment market in which it operates, and will have a track record of successful international search and recruitment for academic colleagues at Senior Executive Academic levels in organisations of the size and scope of Strathclyde. The successful firm will also have a clear understanding of the University of Strathclyde’s distinctiveness as a leading international technological university which is socially progressive.

CPV: Recruitment services

The lotProcurement structure

single lot · no lot value published
Lot #1The University aims to appoint an agency with international reach and with access to a…AwardedRenewal

The University aims to appoint an agency with international reach and with access to a wide range of high-quality contacts that would be beneficial to the contract. The University is utilising a Restricted Procedure for this procurement exercise. Stage 1 of this process will assess suppliers’ capability, capacity and experience to perform the contract.

The agency must be able to demonstrate as a minimum:

  1. An understanding of Strathclyde University and its distinctiveness as a leading international technological university that is socially progressive.
  2. Experience operating in the executive level academic market up to and including Vice Chancellor level.
  3. A successful track record of placing candidates in senior, executive level, Academic roles in organisations of a similar scale and scope to Strathclyde University
  4. Experience of the current key issues in recruiting high calibre candidates to executive level academic positions in the UK
  5. Successful experience in reaching candidates in the required market, including international applicants
  6. Having capable and experienced Key personnel with access to strong networks, including international reach which will support the identification of suitable candidates through innovative means
  7. Experience of utilising innovative approaches to ensure high calibre of candidates
  8. A track record of supplying a diverse and inclusive long and short list, whilst reaching a wide pool of talent for the recruitment of this role/s
Delivery: Scotland
Extensions: Interested parties should note that the estimated value contained within this contract notice is wholly dependent on on the services required during the contract period. The University provides no commitment to spend to the value noted, additionally, the University in line with Regulation 72 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 - Modification of Contracts During their Term, reserves the right to modify this contract to include for additional services by the appointed supplier that may become necessary. · 2 x 12 month extensionSecond stage: up to 5 candidates invited to tenderVariant bids: not allowed

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
How bids were scored
Quality: 70%Price: 30%
Published award criteria (2)
  • Quality: 70
  • Price: 30
Conditions of participation3
  • Suitability

    Bidder's are expected to comply with the requirements of the bidder's country of establishment therefore, where it is a requirement in the bidder's country of establishment to hold a particular authorisation or membership of a particular organisation is needed in order to be able to perform the services covered in this contract the bidder shall be required to confirm enrolment in the same.

  • Economic & financial standing
    1. SPD (Scotland) Question 4B.1.2: Average Yearly Turnover
    2. SPD (Scotland) Question 4B.5: Insurance Requirements
    Minimum: 1. SPD (Scotland) Question 4B.1.2: Average Yearly Turnover The Candidate will be required to have a minimum average yearly turnover of GBP 300,000.00 for the past 3 financial years. 2. SPD (Scotland) Question 4B.5: Insurance Requirements It is a requirement that Candidates hold, …
  • Technical & professional ability
    1. SPD (Scotland) Question 4C.1.2: Services
    Minimum: 1. SPD (Scotland) Question 4C.1.2: Services The Candidate will be required to provide examples and responses that demonstrate that they have the relevant experience to deliver the services as described in part II.2.4 of the Contract Notice. The Candidate must use the template pro…
What this means for your bid
  • Price carries 30 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 3 points. The method statement decides this lot, not the discount.

Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record · publisher note attached
Procedure method
Restricted procedure
Legal basis
CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
Procurement category
Services
Notice status
Awarded
Procurement threshold
Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Stand-alone contract (no framework)
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Yes (GPA)
Recurring procurement
No (one-off requirement)
First published
13 May 2024, 12:16 BST
Last source update
7 Oct 2024, 12:24 BST
Authority reference
UOS-32266-2024
FTS notice number
2024/S 000-032049
Classification (CPV)
Recruitment services
Delivery area
Scotland (UKM82)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-045918 Find a Tender
Contract terms
Electronic trading
e-invoicing allowed · electronic ordering · electronic payment
Review and risk notes
Review procedure

An economic operator that suffers, or risks suffering, loss or damage attributable to a breach of duty under the Public Contract (Scotland)

Regulations 2015 (SSI2015/446) (as amended) may bring proceedings to the Sheriff Court or the Court of Session.

Publisher note: (SC Ref:779837)

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: Public Contracts Scotland · Who buys & how to bid on PCS
Supplier login requiredLanguage: EN
Access & registration note: Free single registration for Scotland; PCS-Tender (Jaggaer) for full bidding

Tender documents are also served through a separate tool: https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html ↗

Submission deadline
13 Jun 2024, 12:00 BST
Submission channel
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Accepted languages
en
Bid validity
120 days from the deadline
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Timeline

13 Jun 2024 → 7 Oct 2024 · 3 dates
  1. Submission deadline
    13 Jun 2024, 12:00 BST
  2. Invitations to tender expected
    25 Jun 2024, 00:00 BST
  3. Notice published
    7 Oct 2024, 12:24 BST

Notice history

1 event · 2 releases on Find a Tender
  1. Status changed to complete
    7 Oct 2024, 12:24 BST

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Awards 1
Awarded value £300,0001 contract exc. VAT
Bids received 115 from SMEs
Contracts signed 1latest 11 Sept 2024
Awarded toValueDateStatus
Perrett Laver Ltd£300,000 †—Awarded

Contracts

  • Contract 032049-2024-UOS-32266-2024-1 · Perrett Laver Ltd

    Signed
    11 Sept 2024
    Value
    £300,000
    Status
    active

Bid statistics published by the authority

BidsSMEVCSEValid bid range
11bids · 11 electronic · 11 from abroad5——

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

University of Strathclyde

Contracting authorityEducationBody governed by public lawEducation McCance Building, 16 Richmond Street, Glasgow, Scotland, G1 1XQContact email, phone Published organisation website ↗

Dispute resolution & review bodies

  • Glasgow Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace CourtReview body Glasgow

Bidders & participating suppliers

1 commercial party on the notice
  • Perrett Laver LtdAwarded supplier Embassy Gardens, 8 Viaduct Gardens, Nine Elms, London, London, SW11 7BWContact phone

Official documents & specifications

Official links; attachments are not copied

No document links were published on the notice.