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Rest Less Job Board

DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT

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18 Feb 2025 at 16:51

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has completed the procurement process for the "Rest Less Job Board" project. This process, classified under Business services (law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security), involved hiring a supplier to provide recruitment support services. The procurement was conducted through direct procurement via a single tender action. The contract, valued at £13,400, was awarded on 21 January 2025, with the contract period spanning from 16 January 2025 to 15 January 2026. The services will be carried out at 100 Parliament Street, London, SW1A 2BQ.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in recruitment support services. Ideal candidates are SMEs and social enterprises (VCSEs), aligning with the suitability criteria highlighted by DCMS. This contract allows businesses to showcase their expertise in providing essential recruitment services to a high-profile government department, enhancing their portfolio and potentially opening doors to future government contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Rest Less Job Board

Notice Description

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) requires a supplier to provide recruitment support services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1f60f619-b33b-4a0d-a89f-b1014116c215
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70589ea2-b746-4d33-b0a0-ad6d9d923368
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£13,400 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£13,400 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
16 Jan 2025 - 15 Jan 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
DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2BQ
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

REST LESS (INTREPID OWLS LTD T/A REST LESS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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