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DDaT permanent recruitment

NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY (NORTH EAST)

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18 Jun 2025 at 15:40

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "DDaT permanent recruitment" contract, initiated by the NHS Business Services Authority (North East), has reached the award stage. This process was aimed at securing agency support to recruit band 8/9D roles under the Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) category. Located in Newcastle, England, this tender is classified under recruitment services with the CPV code 79600000. The procurement was conducted through a selective process, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 19th May 2025, with the contract set to run from 6th June 2025 to 5th June 2027.

This contract creates substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs, given its suitability requirements. The awarded supplier, GATENBYSANDERSON LIMITED, an SME, illustrates the potential for similar-sized businesses to compete effectively. Recruitment agencies specialising in IT and digital recruitment services, as well as those experienced in public sector contracts, would be particularly well-positioned to benefit from such tenders. Participation in these kinds of contracts not only broadens business portfolios but also enhances visibility within the public sector market.

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Notice Title

DDaT permanent recruitment

Notice Description

Agency support to recruit band 8/9D roles for DDaT

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-080c815f-d3da-4280-a181-dbdbd7d06bc5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a34a586-9dc6-42ab-80a5-676c1d6575d4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£81,750 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£81,750 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
5 Jun 2025 - 5 Jun 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY (NORTH EAST)
Contact Name
Hiren Vora
Contact Email
hiren.vora@nhsbsa.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE
Postcode
NE15 8NY
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Lemington
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GATENBYSANDERSON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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