Award

For the provision of the recruitment of various payroll vacancies

WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

14 May 2026 at 13:58

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

West Sussex County Council has completed a procurement process for the recruitment of various payroll vacancies, with an award made to HAYS PLC. The procurement falls under the industry category of Recruitment services, classified under CPV code 79600000. The process was initiated through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, suitable for non-SME and non-VCSE organizations. The tendering period concluded on 24th March 2026, with the contract period commencing on 7th April 2026 and concluding on 6th October 2026. This contract is based in Chichester, South East UK, and has an overall value of £52,000.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for large-scale recruitment service providers like HAYS PLC, which has been awarded the contract. Companies specialising in payroll recruitment can find growth through similar public procurement offers by aligning with public sector demand, particularly in areas where large county councils like West Sussex actively seek partnerships for service delivery. The framework agreement approach further facilitates companies with established capabilities and experience in the relevant domain to secure long-term governmental contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

For the provision of the recruitment of various payroll vacancies

Notice Description

For the provision of the recruitment of various payroll vacancies

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c8b2c85-f13e-4e30-939a-150bde8acf2e
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
Not specified
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
£52,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£52,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period
6 Apr 2026 - 6 Oct 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
WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHICHESTER
Postcode
PO19 1RQ
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ27 West Sussex (South West)
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Chichester
Electoral Ward
Chichester Central
Westminster Constituency
Chichester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HAYS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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