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Central Contract for Specialist Recruitment

THE NATIONAL LOTTERY COMMUNITY FUND

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14 May 2025 at 14:09

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Summary of the contracting process

The National Lottery Community Fund has concluded a procurement process titled "Central Contract for Specialist Recruitment," focusing on recruitment services. This direct award contract, classified under the industry category CPV 79600000, serves a wide-reaching area including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, and beyond. The process has reached the award stage, with the contract running from 28th April 2025 to 27th April 2026. The procurement method was a direct award, ideally suited for expeditious engagement with suppliers. The award was officially published on 14th May 2025, with Starfish Search Limited selected as the supplier for a contract valued at £200,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in recruitment services, particularly those equipped to handle specialist roles. The direct award process offers an excellent opportunity for large enterprises such as Starfish Search Limited, yet the tender's suitability for SMEs indicates potential for smaller, nimble companies to also benefit. Firms with a strong capability to serve a diverse geographical area, including the UK and international regions, would be well-positioned to partake in similar opportunities in recruitment services organised by The National Lottery Community Fund.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Central Contract for Specialist Recruitment

Notice Description

Contract relating to recruitment services for specialist roles.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1670e2e5-1e57-45e0-9455-b53c6bf8e0d7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe1c16d1-39c6-4f93-a253-740eb6ceb42e
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
27 Apr 2025 - 27 Apr 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
THE NATIONAL LOTTERY COMMUNITY FUND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 1TR
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STARFISH SEARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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