Award

Provision of Recruitment Advertising Services

FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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Award

22 Nov 2021 at 11:25

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, which is seeking services for the "Provision of Recruitment Advertising Services." This contract falls under the recruitment services category and is associated with the MB19 7BH postal code in Milton Keynes, England. The procurement was conducted through a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 14 November 2021, and the contract was awarded on the same date, with a contract duration from 15 November 2021 to 31 March 2022. The total value of the contract is £10,380.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in recruitment services, particularly those able to provide advertising solutions tailored to the government's needs. Firms that are proficient in strategic recruitment marketing and have experience working with public sector clients would be ideally positioned to compete. Engaging in such contracts could not only enhance business revenues but also foster long-term relationships with government departments, paving the way for future collaborations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Recruitment Advertising Services

Notice Description

Call off from FCDO Services Ref: XLY431/005/18 Additional information: n/a

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-190d1d1c-d188-4182-9794-d2fb90051b09
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02ab5cb5-68f6-46c5-b967-7f21b4590f90
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
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
£10,380 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£10,380 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Nov 20214 years ago
Contract Period
15 Nov 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 1-6 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
FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK19 7BH
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Newport Pagnell North & Hanslope
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PENNA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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