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2026-006 Graduate Campaign Support

OFGEM

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06 Mar 2026 at 17:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process titled "2026-006 Graduate Campaign Support" is conducted by Ofgem, a regulatory authority based in London, England. This contract, classified under the recruitment services industry category, involves deploying a supplier for managing recruitment processes, including attraction and assessment for graduate schemes. The procurement method is an open procedure, with Cohesion Limited being awarded the contract on 5th March 2026. The contract period spans from 9th March 2026 to 8th March 2029. This award follows the tender stage which concluded on 1st January 2026, as Ofgem prepares to recruit up to 30 graduates across several programmes primarily within the UK and other specified regions.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses skilled in recruitment services, particularly those capable of handling high-volume candidate assessments, such as gamified psychometric testing and video interviews. The contract value is £375,000, making it a lucrative opportunity for suppliers experienced in facilitating assessment centres and candidate management. It is suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), allowing these businesses to enhance their experience and reputability by supporting a major organisation like Ofgem. Companies looking to expand their services within the recruitment industry, especially those with expertise in digital processes, would find this contract appealing for further business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2026-006 Graduate Campaign Support

Notice Description

Ofgem is looking to undertaking the recruitment of graduates within the organisation. This may include recruiting up to 30 graduates between the two graduate schemes - Graduate Scheme and Digital Graduate Scheme. However, due to the anticipated high volume of applications, Ofgem requires support from a supplier to manage the initial stages of candidate assessment. The supplier will be required design and implement an attraction and assessment process from the point of application. All candidate management and communications will be managed by the supplier. The awarded supplier will also be supporting the facilitation of the assessment centres on behalf of Ofgem. They will be responsible for providing services include licensing and unit costs for gamified psychometric testing and video interviews.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1bfffc43-f65a-4e3f-a288-d66082b85097
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb014f80-74ab-4fb4-b7c7-9b23fc557fc7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79600000 - Recruitment services

79635000 - Assessment centre services for recruitment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£375,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£375,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
9 Mar 2026 - 8 Mar 2029 3-4 years
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
OFGEM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4PU
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COHESION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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