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Provision of Recruitment Services

PARLIAMENTARY AND HEALTH SERVICE OMBUDSMAN

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18 Feb 2025 at 16:09

Summary of the contracting process

The Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman has recently completed a procurement process for the provision of recruitment services. The tender, identified by code PAHSO001-DN764214-51973831, falls under the industry category of Recruitment Services (CPV 79600000). The service will be delivered in England, United Kingdom, with the contract awarded on 14 November 2024 and set to commence on 15 November 2024. The procurement method was a direct award, and the total value of the contract is GBP 15,591.74. The awarded contract's performance will span from 15 November 2024 to 31 March 2025, and the tender was particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses operating within the recruitment sector, particularly those that specialise in providing targeted recruitment services and have experience working with government or healthcare-related entities. As the contract is designed to support the operational needs of a high-profile public body, successful suppliers like Robert Walters Plc can enhance their portfolios with prestigious work that has the potential to lead to further public sector contracts. Small and medium-sized enterprises are encouraged to compete for such tenders to gain visibility and credibility in the marketplace, which could be instrumental in driving business growth.

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Notice Title

Provision of Recruitment Services

Notice Description

Provision of Recruitment Services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-112f5bbb-4663-4fcd-95db-aaecbc1378d5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45f97070-550d-4dc0-b47b-c9a24e9b1436
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£15,591 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£15,591 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
15 Nov 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 1-6 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
PARLIAMENTARY AND HEALTH SERVICE OMBUDSMAN
Contact Name
Stephanie Lai
Contact Email
procurements@ombudsman.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M2 3HQ
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
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
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ROBERT WALTERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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