Executive Search

Concepts

• glasgow
• recruitment services
• executive level academic positions
• senior executive academic levels
• senior executive academic
• successful international search
• the executive level academic market
• senior, executive level
• search
• academic roles

Location

Glasgow

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.

Total Quantity or Scope

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

Award Detail

Renewal Options

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.

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 79600000 - Recruitment services

Indicators

• Options are available.
• Award on basis of price.

Other Information

(SC Ref:779837)