Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c75-91e2-7029-8966-36f785a206ca/specialist-recruitment-agency awarded GB negotiated without publication procedure Suitable for SMEs # Specialist Recruitment Agency [University Of Bedfordshire](https://tendernation.io/buyers/university-of-bedfordshire) Estimated value Not stated Published 19 Feb 2020 Deadline Closed 25 Feb 2020 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender An executive search firm (ESF) is required to recruit a permanent Vice Chancellor for the University of Bedfordshire: The selected ESF will: Undertake stakeholder engagement and meet with students, staff and other stakeholders to ascertain their views on what the University needs in its new Vice Chancellor Develop a candidate pack, to include: ### Role and person specification Key information on terms and conditions Indication of salary expectations ### Recruitment timetable Institutional prospectus which includes the ethos and priorities of the organisation ### Challenges and opportunities for the new Vice Chancellor Advertise the post nationally (this is a requirement under the University's Instrument and Articles of Government) Support the development of broad parameters for a remuneration package using suitable benchmarked data. The ESF will liaise with the University's Remuneration Committee. Liaise, through the University Secretary, with the VCR Group to ensure that the Board has oversight of the recruitment process at each stage. Guidance on handling confidentiality during the recruitment process and whether NDAs for candidates/panel members is advisable. Carry out psychometric testing for candidates. Undertake a full recruitment process to include: Development of a list of suitably qualified candidates including potential internal candidates. Organise a shortlisting process including the development of clear criteria for this stage. Develop and deliver a Stage 1 interview process which leads to 2 to 3 candidates going through to Stage 2 interviews. Advice and guidance on the membership of interview panels at both Stage 1 and Stage 2 interviews. Develop and deliver Stage 2 interviews which include staff and student panels, campus tour, presentations and formal interview. Liaise with the University's communication team to ensure that staff and students are apprised of the recruitment process. Take up references for candidates. Negotiate final terms with the University's preferred candidate. Provide feedback to unsuccessful candidates at each stage of the recruitment process. Additional information: This is a specialist recruitment process. The supplier must show experience of recruiting to the same post in other Universities. This is a mandatory requirement and must be demonstrated prior to being included in the bidder list. Information must be provided to the University for approval prior to being included in the tender process. Read full description ## CPV classification Recruitment services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/83fed87f-6600-4c58-a2d3-08930e2fae85) 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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