250286 Framework Agreement for the Provision of Specialist and Executive Search Services
The University wishes to establish a framework for the provision of Specialist and Executive Search Services. The appointed suppliers will deliver diverse, high-quality candidates as required for the role, through a combination of market search, networking and advertising. The successful suppliers must be able to demonstrate a strong working knowledge of the employment markets from which candidates may be drawn. This will include Higher Education institutions but also other sectors where relevant candidates may be...
Buyer
Queen's University Belfast
Value
£4,362,500
Published
24 Jun 2026
Closes
9 Mar 2026
Procurement details
Source
Find a Tender
Region
United Kingdom
Procurement method
Open
Category
Services
Contract starts
Not provided
Contract ends
Not provided
CPV classifications
79600000
Recruitment services
79630000
Personnel services except placement and supply services
Lots
Lot 1 Lot 1A: Temporary Specialist Roles
£4,362,500
This lot is for the search and selection of highly qualified candidates for specialist temporary roles in both academic and professional services areas. The Supplier is required to identify suitable candidates to fill roles normally at Grade 7 to 10 (or academic grades AC2 to Professorial Range 4). Temporary positions are likely to be for a minimum of 12 mon...
Lot 2 Lot 1B: Permanent Specialist Roles
£4,362,500
This lot is for the search and selection of highly qualified candidates for specialist permanent roles in both academic and professional services areas. The Supplier is required to identify suitable candidates to fill roles normally at Grade 7 to 10 (or academic grades AC2 to Professorial Range 4).
Lot 3 Lot 2A: Temporary Executive level roles for Professional Services
£4,362,500
This lot is for the search and selection of highly qualified candidates for executive level temporary roles in Professional Services (Non-Academic Operations). The Supplier is required to identify suitable candidates to fill the roles of Director and above, with a salary of over £112k per annum. Temporary positions are likely to be for a minimum of 12 months...
Lot 4 Lot 2B: Permanent Executive level roles for Professional Services
£4,362,500
This lot is for the search and selection of highly qualified candidates for executive level permanent roles in Professional Services (Non-Academic Operations). The Supplier is required to have the expertise in both national and international markets to identify suitable candidates to fill the roles of Director and above.
Lot 5 Lot 3A: Temporary Executive level roles for Academic Operations
£4,362,500
This lot is for the search and selection of highly qualified candidates for executive level temporary roles in Academic Operations. The Supplier is required to have the expertise in both national and international markets to identify suitable candidates to fill the roles of Head of School and above. Temporary positions are likely to be for a minimum of 12 mo...
Lot 6 Lot 3B: Permanent Executive level roles for Academic Operations
£4,362,500
This lot is for the search and selection of highly qualified candidates for executive level permanent roles in Academic Operations. The Supplier is required to have the expertise in both national and international markets to identify suitable candidates to fill the roles of Head of School and above.
Lot 7 Lot 4: International Roles for Overseas Locations
£4,362,500
This lot is for the search and selection of highly qualified candidates for both academic and professional services roles based in overseas locations. The Supplier is required to have the expertise in both national and international markets to identify suitable candidates to fill the roles based in overseas locations normally with a salary from £45,349 per a...
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Bidding documents
Tender notice on Find a Tender
5 Feb 2026
Tender notice on Find a Tender
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Tender notice on Find a Tender
26 Feb 2026
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Tender notice · UK4 · Web page
Tender notice on Find a Tender
3 Mar 2026
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Tender notice · UK4 · Web page
Procurement termination notice on Find a Tender
24 Jun 2026
Procurement termination notice on Find a Tender
Tender cancellation notice · UK12 · Web page
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