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# 250286 Framework Agreement for the Provision of Specialist and Executive Search Services

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/250286-framework-agreement-for-the-provision-of-specialist-and-executive-search-services-ocds-h6vhtk-064968). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** Queen's University Belfast: "250286 Framework Agreement for the Provision of Specialist and Executive Search Services". Published status: complete. Framework Ceiling: £4,362,500. 7 published lots. Recorded submission deadline: 9 Mar 2026, 16:00 GMT. Published submission portal: in-tendhost.co.uk.

## Key Information
- **Status:** COMPLETE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [Queen's University Belfast](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/queen-s-university-belfast-GB-NIC-101788)
- **Framework Ceiling (notional):** £4,362,500 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 9 March 2026 at 16:00 GMT
- **Lots:** 7
- **Procurement Method:** Open procedure
- **Main Category:** services
- **Classifications (CPV):** Personnel services except placement and supply services, Recruitment services
- **Delivery Location:** Not published
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Official Documents:** 6 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/250286-framework-agreement-for-the-provision-of-specialist-and-executive-search-services-ocds-h6vhtk-064968#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-064968`

## Before you bid
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- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/250286-framework-agreement-for-the-provision-of-specialist-and-executive-search-services-ocds-h6vhtk-064968#tl-md)

## Submission
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## Description
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 found. There should be a strong focus upon the employment markets within the island of Ireland as well as Great Britain, the EU and internationally.
The appointed suppliers will be expected to have a proven track record to work closely with the relevant leadership team in attracting a suitable and diverse pool of highly qualified candidates for the scope of the positions covered under the respective lots they are appointed under.
Further detail is provided within the Specification.
Queen's intends, following the process outlined in this ITT, to establish a closed Framework Agreement for the provision of Specialist and Executive Search Services.
The Framework Agreement will be split into Lots as further detailed below and Queen's envisages that, following the process outlined in the ITT and TRP.
Lot 1A: Temporary Specialist Roles
Lot 1B: Permanent Specialist Roles
Lot 2A: Temporary Executive level roles for Professional Services
Lot 2B: Permanent Executive level roles for Professional Services
Lot 3A: Temporary Executive level roles for Academic Operations
Lot 3B: Permanent Executive level roles for Academic Operations
Lot 4:  International roles for overseas locations
Following the process outlined in this ITT and TRP, Queen's intends to appoint 3 Suppliers to each lot of the Framework Agreement and Call-Off Contracts will be awarded in accordance with the Call-Off Procedure provided with this ITT.

## Lots (7)
### Lot 1: Lot 1A: Temporary Specialist Roles
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 79600000, 79630000

- **Estimated Value:** £4,362,500
- **Description:** 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 ...
- **Contract Period:** 31/05/2026 to 31/05/2027
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 2: Lot 1B: Permanent Specialist Roles
- **Lot id:** `2`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 79600000, 79630000

- **Estimated Value:** £4,362,500
- **Description:** 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 ...
- **Contract Period:** 31/05/2026 to 31/05/2027
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 3: Lot 2A: Temporary Executive level roles for Professional Services
- **Lot id:** `3`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 79600000, 79630000

- **Estimated Value:** £4,362,500
- **Description:** 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...
- **Contract Period:** 31/05/2026 to 31/05/2027
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 4: Lot 2B: Permanent Executive level roles for Professional Services
- **Lot id:** `4`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 79600000, 79630000

- **Estimated Value:** £4,362,500
- **Description:** 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 ...
- **Contract Period:** 31/05/2026 to 31/05/2027
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 5: Lot 3A: Temporary Executive level roles for Academic Operations
- **Lot id:** `5`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 79600000, 79630000

- **Estimated Value:** £4,362,500
- **Description:** 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 candida...
- **Contract Period:** 31/05/2026 to 31/05/2027
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 6: Lot 3B: Permanent Executive level roles for Academic Operations
- **Lot id:** `6`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 79600000, 79630000

- **Estimated Value:** £4,362,500
- **Description:** 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 candida...
- **Contract Period:** 31/05/2026 to 31/05/2027
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 7: Lot 4:  International Roles for Overseas Locations
- **Lot id:** `7`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 79600000, 79630000

- **Estimated Value:** £4,362,500
- **Description:** 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 identi...
- **Contract Period:** 31/05/2026 to 31/05/2027
- **Renewal published:** yes

## Awards & Winning Suppliers (1)
- **Award:** 1 (cancelled)

  - Supplier(s): **Not published**

  - Date: 23/06/2026

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F010676-2026)
- **Last Source Update:** 2026-06-24T14:33:21.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-22T12:26:54.183Z
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