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HR Subscription (Diversity Careers Website)

DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE

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29 Apr 2022 at 15:14

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for International Trade, based in London, has awarded a contract for an HR Subscription to Vercida, a diversity careers website. This procurement falls within the recruitment services category and is valued at £12,500. The procurement process took place through a direct method, specifically a single tender action, with the contract effective from 1 April 2022 and concluding on 1 April 2023. The tender period ended on 25 March 2022.

This contract presents valuable opportunities for businesses familiar with recruitment services, particularly those focusing on diversity and inclusivity in hiring practices. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged to explore similar tenders, as this procurement was designated to support their participation. The emphasis on diversity suggests that organisations providing innovative talent solutions or digital recruitment platforms may find this a relevant area for business development and growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

HR Subscription (Diversity Careers Website)

Notice Description

A year-long subscription for Vercida, a diversity careers website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1d35cfb3-f3dc-4b52-acb9-d788479e05d2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e5472e5-d432-4aec-aa8c-75335d1990ab
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
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
£12,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£12,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20223 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2022 - 1 Apr 2023 1-2 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
DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2BL
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

07503138

Further Information

Notice Documents

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