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CPT_23_02 Financial Audit Temporary and Permanent Recruitment Services x 2

NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE

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18 Jan 2024 at 14:23

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Summary of the contracting process

The National Audit Office has awarded a contract to Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited valued at £3,141,790 to provide Financial Audit Temporary and Permanent Recruitment Services. This procurement falls under the "Recruitment services" industry category and covers the delivery of temporary and permanent staffing solutions across the United Kingdom. The procurement process followed an open procedure above the threshold and concluded with the award being made public on 18th January 2024. The contract spans from 12th December 2023 to 11th December 2027, with an initial two-year term and the potential for two further 12-month extensions. The contract status is complete, and the most recent update indicates a 12-month extension has been confirmed from 12th December 2025 to 11th December 2026.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the recruitment sector, especially those capable of providing specialised audit staffing solutions. Companies such as SMEs, which are suitable to tender for these types of services, can leverage this opportunity to grow their portfolio with a prestigious client like the National Audit Office. The procurement process being open provides a level playing field encouraging diverse market participation. This contract allows companies to secure a longstanding clientele by delivering comprehensive recruitment services and meeting the dynamic staffing requirements of the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CPT_23_02 Financial Audit Temporary and Permanent Recruitment Services x 2

Notice Description

The National Audit Office has awarded a contract to the selected supplier Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited to deliver Financial Audit Temporary and Permanent Recruitment Services which support the NAO's permanent and temporary audit staffing needs. The service will be divided into two lots:- Lot 1 Financial Audit Temporary Recruitment Services, Lot 2 Financial Audit Permanent Recruitment Services The total contract value awarded to Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited is (PS3,141,790) based on Lot 1 value of PS2,850,000 and Lot 2 value of PS291,790 including VAT over an initial period of two years including 2, 12-month extensions. As of November 2025, the contract has been extended for 12 months from Friday 12th December 2025 to Friday 11th December 2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-356f5ec2-3b3d-4bfe-9c64-ba408b651519
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c32025ba-5e64-4380-a59b-351cc14b66aa
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
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
£3,141,790 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,141,790 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Nov 20232 years ago
Contract Period
12 Dec 2023 - 11 Dec 2027 4-5 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
NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1W 9SP
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
Pimlico North
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HAYS SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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