Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bd4-c8a1-7008-af63-82fa72fb69f9/250286-framework-agreement-for-the-provision-of-specialist-and-executive-search awarded GB open procedure # 250286 Framework Agreement for the Provision of Specialist and Executive Search Services [Queen's University Belfast](https://tendernation.io/buyers/queens-university-belfast) Estimated value £4,362,500 Published 24 Jun 2026 Deadline Closed 9 Mar 2026 ## Who can bid - Split into 7 lots You can usually bid for just the lots you can deliver. - Sets up a framework Winning a place does not guarantee work: contracts are awarded later as call-offs, and the list usually stays closed for years. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. ## About this tender 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 1 A: Temporary Specialist Roles - Lot 1 B: Permanent Specialist Roles - Lot 2 A: Temporary Executive level roles for Professional Services - Lot 2 B: Permanent Executive level roles for Professional Services - Lot 3 A: Temporary Executive level roles for Academic Operations - Lot 3 B: 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. Read full description ## CPV classification Recruitment services Personnel services except placement and supply services Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-064968-2026-06-24T15:33:21+01:00 [View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-064968-2026-06-24T15:33:21+01:00) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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