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Contract for the provision of an e-Recruitment Cloud-Based Solution

NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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05 Dec 2025 at 13:31

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10 Apr 2025 at 11:06

Summary of the contracting process

NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit has completed the award of a contract for the provision of an e-Recruitment cloud-based solution to Civica UK Limited. The contract was procured through the Crown Commercial Services G Cloud 14 Framework using a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. This business services contract, valued at £96,996, falls under the CPV category of law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security services. The service delivery is intended for the South West region of the United Kingdom, with the contract period spanning from April 2025 to March 2027. Business opportunities were actively pursued with contract awards announced in late March and published in early April 2025.

This contract presents significant growth potential for SMEs specialising in e-Recruitment solutions and cloud services in the business services sector. Such businesses could benefit from similar future opportunities within NHS frameworks and supporting sectors. Civica UK Limited, an SME, was chosen for its expertise in providing tailored recruitment services, highlighting the procurement process's suitability for small and medium-sized enterprises keen to expand their service offerings within the public domain. Participation in frameworks like CCS G Cloud encourages diverse organisations to engage with sizeable public sector contracts, thereby opening avenues for long-term business relationships and sector expansion.

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Notice Title

Contract for the provision of an e-Recruitment Cloud-Based Solution

Notice Description

NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) has awarded a contract for Recruitment Services to Civica UK Limited. This requirement has been procured via through the Crown Commercial Services (CCS) G Cloud 14 Framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-375fee19-0614-40b0-a6c1-1e37dbc80444
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44ef8b46-6c3a-4403-b055-a0f6f4c3ae90
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
SME
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
£96,996 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£96,996 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EASTLEIGH, HAMPSHIRE
Postcode
SO50 5PB
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ35 South Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Eastleigh
Electoral Ward
Eastleigh Central
Westminster Constituency
Eastleigh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CIVICA

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