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Recruitment Services

SOUTH KESTEVEN DISTRICT COUNCIL

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25 Mar 2025 at 12:13

Summary of the contracting process

South Kesteven District Council, located in Grantham, England, has awarded a contract for Recruitment Services under the industry category of Recruitment services (CPV: 79600000). The procurement process, managed through a limited procurement method of competitive quotation (below threshold), reached the award stage with the contract valued at £47,220. The procurement stage has been completed, with the tender process wrapping up on 6th September 2024 and the contract scheduled to run from 9th September 2024 to 31st July 2025. The service will be delivered in the East Midlands, United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in recruitment services to engage with local government procurement. With South Kesteven District Council as the buyer, businesses that can provide efficient and effective recruitment solutions are well-suited to compete for similar future contracts. The successful supplier for this contract was The Oyster Partnership Ltd, indicating potential for similar firms to secure valuable public sector business, driving growth and fostering good governmental relationships.

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Notice Title

Recruitment Services

Notice Description

Recruitment Services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-065f7cc4-6fd6-4ae9-9b98-99ea9241f5fb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67cee236-22eb-42db-b3b8-900da6e1e439
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£47,220 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£47,220 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
8 Sep 2024 - 30 Jun 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH KESTEVEN DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GRANTHAM
Postcode
NG31 6TT
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
South Kesteven
Electoral Ward
Grantham St Vincent's
Westminster Constituency
Grantham and Bourne

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE OYSTER PARTNERSHIP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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