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BT1664 Recruitment Advertising Partner

LUTON COUNCIL

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30 Sep 2025 at 14:11

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, conducted by Luton Council, pertains to the "BT1664 Recruitment Advertising Partner" contract within the business services sector, specifically covering law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. The process has been completed with a direct award method, and the award was granted to Penna PLC. The monetary value of the contract is £99,000, with the contract period running from 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2026. The services are to be delivered within England, UK.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, especially for organisations operating in the recruitment sector. The direct award process indicates Luton Council's commitment to developing a partnership with experienced suppliers, making the opportunity especially attractive for established businesses with a proven track record in recruitment advertising. Companies with capabilities in business services, particularly those catering to SMEs, would find this contract conducive to expanding their portfolio, leveraging their expertise to support the council's staffing needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BT1664 Recruitment Advertising Partner

Notice Description

Recruitment Advertising Partner.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1441afac-ff52-4ddc-84d4-93c4d85e7886
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d74e24e-cb5d-4815-aa38-5c2d0416ea52
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

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£99,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£99,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Sep 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Aug 20255 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LUTON COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LUTON
Postcode
LU1 2BQ
Post Town
Luton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH21 Luton
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
Luton
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Luton South and South Bedfordshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PENNA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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