SUPC Recruitment Services framework webinar

EVENT DETAILS

Timings: 11:00 - 12:00

Online Event

We are pleased to announce the launch of the new Recruitment Services Framework to SUPC members. This new framework replaces the Temporary and Permanent Recruitment (TAP) Framework. The retendered agreement provides a compliant and responsible route for universities to hire temporary and permanent staff.

Offering a cost-effective procurement option with 67 suppliers that have extensive experience in the recruitment sector. The agreement will run for a 2-year period from 1st October 2025 with a permissible extension through to 30th September 2029 if invoked.

We will be looking to hold a launch webinar on 5th November, more details regarding this will be published shortly.

The agreement is open to all SUPC members, as well as those from the following consortia: HEPCW, LUPC, NEUPC, NWUPC and APUC.

Key benefits of using the framework:

• Procurement Efficiency - Reduces time and administrative costs associated with repeatedly negotiating contracts. Once the framework is in place, individual orders (call-offs) can be made quickly under pre-agreed terms
• Improved SRM - Encourages long-term collaboration, which can lead to better service, innovation, and problem-solving. Strategic partnerships are being emphasized more than transactional supplier relationships
• Agreed Pricing - Pre-negotiated pricing or discount structures can lead to cost savings and easier budgeting.
• Better Compliance - Centralised agreements allow for better control over legal, ethical, and quality standards across multiple purchases.
• Framework Levy of 0.5% - A levy has been implemented across all lots.

• Supplier Down Selector Tool – Enabling members to easily identify which suppliers can provide the necessary services to their institution.

• New Call off Contract for Institutions to use as template for contracting with suppliers

About SUPC

At Southern Universities Procurement Consortium (SUPC), we help universities and colleges buy smarter. Members use our frameworks and support services to make sure their procurement activities deliver value for money to students, staff and wider communities. Visit our member resources page to learn more about using frameworks with us, including our Pocket Procurement videos series.

We are part of the SUMS group, which also includes SUMS Consulting and the Procurement Shared Service. The SUMS group provides procurement and consultancy solutions to the higher education sector.

Explore more benefits of SUPC membership, here.

REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS

*This webinar is for our community of SUPC and the following partner consortium: (LUPC), (NWUPC), (NEUPC),(APUC) and (HEPCW).*

Registrations close at 12 pm on Tuesday 4 November 2025. Please 'REGISTER' above to secure your place. Joining instructions will be sent by email closer to the event.

For assistance, please contact marketing@sums.ac.uk