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Some organizations hire. The forward-thinking ones engineer intelligent, data-driven talent pipelines that scale globally. The University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) has released Request for Proposal #92159, seeking an expert partner to deliver end-to-end Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) services.
This is more than a transactional procurement. It represents a strategic move to build the future of talent acquisition through technology, global reach, and measurable performance. This is an opportunity to create the engine that will power UMGC's human capital for the next decade.
The mission is clear: find a partner capable of supporting large-scale, multi-timezone recruitment operations with the capacity to process up to 1,000 new hires globally each year. The vision is not just to fill roles, but to build a system of continuous talent attraction.
The selected vendor will become an extension of the Office of Human Resources, tasked with a transformative mandate:
This initiative prioritizes measurable outcomes over simple activity. Success will be defined by efficiency metrics, evidence-based methodologies, and the ability to leverage automation and AI at scale.
UMGC expects a partner who speaks the language of modern recruitment. Competency must be demonstrated in:
To advance, shortlisted vendors must provide compelling case studies, client references, and a clear narrative of their technology stack to prove their capabilities are repeatable and mature.
UMGC is not just buying a service; it is selecting a single strategic partner. The procurement structure is designed to identify the most qualified provider through a rigorous, multi-stage process:
A critical note: Phase 1 explicitly prohibits pricing information. Non-compliance will lead to immediate disqualification. This structure shows that capability, not cost, is the first gate to pass.
To emerge as a leading contender, firms must prove they operate at a world-class level. Be prepared to demonstrate:
Evidence of at least one current client with a global workforce of 3,000+ employees, serviced within the last 24 months.
The ability to deliver real-time reporting, talent analytics, and seamless integration of a multi-tool stack (AI, HRIS, KPI dashboards).
A 3.5% MBE subcontracting plan is a non-curable requirement. Failure to submit a compliant plan will result in rejection.
Higher education or healthcare recruiting experience is highly favored, as are case studies demonstrating scale-ready talent processes.
Winning this RFP will require more than just claiming staffing capacity; it will demand a clear, documented methodology and structure.
Focus your response on these core areas:
Above all, communicate real, proven scalability, not just theoretical capability.
This is one of the most strategically significant procurement events in the higher education talent sector for 2026. If your organization is ready to compete for a contract that will define global staffing excellence, we are ready to build with you.
Wexus Win Works can provide end-to-end support for this opportunity, including:
The future of talent acquisition is built by those who act with vision. Let's partner to create a proposal that is not only compliant but truly compelling.
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