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Recruitment Campaigns C&B

NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CARE EXCELLENCE

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10 Feb 2026 at 16:11

Summary of the contracting process

The NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CARE EXCELLENCE (NICE) has concluded a procurement process for their "Recruitment Campaigns C&B" project, focusing on recruitment services in the North West region of the United Kingdom. This procurement, categorized under CPV code 79600000, involved a direct procurement method through a single tender action below the threshold. The process is in the award stage, with The MBS Group named as the active supplier. The contract is valued at £70,000 and spans from 17 March 2025 to 1 October 2025. NICE aimed to source candidates for Project Carson and Project Blackwell via the CCS Framework RM6290 Executive & Non-Executive Recruitment Services - Lot: 1, with the initial tender period ending on 1 February 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in recruitment services, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as indicated by the suitability criteria. Given the focus on providing strategic advice and managing recruitment campaigns, consultancies in the recruitment industry can capitalize on this contract to expand their portfolio and leverage sector-specific expertise, particularly within health and care excellence domains. Engaging in contracts like these can facilitate growth by establishing key partnerships with esteemed institutions such as NICE and delivering tailored services within the UK public sector framework.

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Notice Title

Recruitment Campaigns C&B

Notice Description

NICE requires a supplier to undertake a recruitment campaign to source candidates for Project Carson and Project Blackwell. The supplier will provide best practice and advice for managing the recruitment approach and associated assessment requirements. Application through the CCS Framework RM6290 Executive & Non-Executive Recruitment Services - Lot: 1

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0cb91eb9-b1c2-46f8-be9e-45d5bbcca717
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa6f6edf-31f7-45cd-bc33-1343c62e5bf2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (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
£70,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
17 Mar 2025 - 1 Oct 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
NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CARE EXCELLENCE
Contact Name
Sharon Martin
Contact Email
sharon.martin@nice.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E20 1JQ
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE MBS GROUP

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