Supporting universities and higher education institutions across the UK with trusted, compliant recruitment services.
About the SUPC Framework
The Southern Universities Procurement Consortium (SUPC) Framework Agreement for the Provision of Recruitment Services is a national agreement that enables universities and higher education institutions to source recruitment services efficiently, compliantly, and cost-effectively.
Through this agreement, SUPC member institutions – along with members of six other regional procurement consortia – can access a range of approved recruitment partners who have been pre-qualified for quality, compliance, and value for money.
Participating consortia include:
Southern Universities Procurement Consortium (SUPC)
Higher Education Purchasing Consortium, Wales (HEPCW)
London Universities Purchasing Consortium (LUPC)
North Eastern Universities Purchasing Consortium (NEUPC)
Advanced Procurement for Universities and Colleges (APUC)
North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium (NWUPC)
SUPC Awarded Framework Supplier
Acorn by Synergie has been appointed as a supplier on the SUPC Framework Agreement for the Provision of Recruitment Services, supporting universities and higher education institutions across the UK.
We are approved to provide recruitment services across all four framework lots:
Lot 1: Non-specialist roles
Lot 2: IT roles
Lot 3: Commercial roles
Lot 4: Executive and senior leadership roles
This enables institutions to engage Acorn by Synergie for a wide range of recruitment needs, from administrative and technical posts to senior and strategic appointments, all through a compliant and efficient procurement route.
Working with Acorn by Synergie
Member institutions can engage us directly through the SUPC framework, simplifying the procurement process while ensuring full compliance with public sector regulations.
Our dedicated recruitment team works closely with HR, procurement, and hiring managers to:
Understand institutional requirements
Source, attract, and assess high-quality candidates
Deliver permanent, temporary, and contract recruitment solutions
Provide ongoing support throughout the recruitment process
“We’re proud to support institutions across the UK in finding the people who will shape the future of education.”
Bernard Ward, Managing Director
Why choose us
Acorn by Synergie is within the top 1% of the UK’s leading recruitment agencies.
Established in 1992, we have 30+ years of continuous experience within the sector.
We have in excess of 30 branches, offices, and on-site locations within the UK and are part of Synergie Group, which operates in 17 countries and has 800 offices globally.
Get in touch
To find out more about how your institution can work with Acorn by Synergie through the SUPC framework, please complete our enquiry form below, and a member of our recruitment team will be in touch.