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Permanent Recruitment 2 - Lot 2

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Commercial Service has recently awarded a contract for Permanent Recruitment - Lot 2. This procurement opportunity falls under the industry category of Recruitment services, with a contract value of 37,500,000 GBP. The procurement method used was an Open procedure. The contract period spans from 21st June 2022 to 28th March 2026. The successful suppliers will be providing general recruitment services in the United Kingdom.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses in the recruitment sector, particularly those offering core and non-core recruitment services such as customer planning, candidate identification, and talent development. Companies interested in providing services to support the hiring needs of UK central government departments and public sector bodies are well-suited to compete. The framework is structured to encourage SME participation and offers potential for business growth over the contract's duration.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Permanent Recruitment 2 - Lot 2

Notice Description

Crown Commercial Service, as the Authority, has put in place an agreement for the provision of Permanent Recruitment Services for use by Central Government and UK public sector bodies. This is the replacement agreement for RM6002 Permanent Recruitment Solutions and supports the hiring needs of UK central government departments including arms-length bodies (ALBs) and all other public sector bodies across the wider public sector. Permanent Recruitment 2 will provide permanent and supporting services including, but not limited to, * Clinical recruitment * General recruitment * Recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) * Talent mapping * Testing and assessment centres * Technology services * International recruitment Lot 2 General Recruitment (Non Clinical) The successful framework suppliers are expected to provide core and noncore services Core Services * Customer planning * Candidate identification and attraction * Candidate assessment and evaluation * Offer and appointment Non-Core Services * Strategy and planning * Talent Development * Technology services * International recruitment * Project RPO Additional information: The Framework will be established for up to 2 years with the option to extend for up to 2 periods, each of 12 months (2+1+1) The framework is divided into 2 lots, which will be awarded separately, due to staggered expiry dates for existing arrangements. The framework will commence when Lot 1 is awarded. Lot 2 will be awarded for a shorter initial duration, so that all lots will end coterminously. The Optional extensions have been utilised and the end date is now 28/03/2026

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3bf7cefd-ce21-4841-915e-dcb5aa7890cb
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£37,500,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£37,500,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 May 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jun 20223 years ago
Contract Period
20 Jun 2022 - 28 Mar 2026 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
CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

A LIST OF SUCCESSFUL SUPPLIERS CAN BE FOUND IN THE ATTACHMENTS A

Further Information

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