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SEO Assurance Recruitment

DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT

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16 Jun 2025 at 15:05

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS), located in London, has completed a procurement process for the recruitment of interim staff under the title "SEO Assurance Recruitment". This tender falls under the industry category of business services, specifically targeting recruitment services, with a delivery location postcode of SW1A 2BQ. The procurement, valued at GBP 12,100, followed a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 24th April 2025, with the contract running from 28th April 2025 to 15th August 2025. The award was made to Michael Page Ltd, with the award being published on 16th June 2025.

This tender presents opportunities primarily for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in business services, such as recruitment and interim staffing. By participating in such contracts, businesses can strengthen their portfolio, secure steady work within the public sector, and build valuable relationships with government departments. Given the contract's concise timeframe and the structured procurement process, companies well-suited to rapidly meet staffing needs in the public sector environment are likely to thrive in similar future opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SEO Assurance Recruitment

Notice Description

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) requires a supplier to engage interim staff.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-29c84694-423b-4f6f-9201-13aa16f0a268
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2e2485c-c40c-413e-a934-08854634316a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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, 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
£12,100 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£12,100 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
27 Apr 2025 - 15 Aug 2025 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
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

MICHAEL PAGE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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