Award

Recruitment Services

UK EXPORT FINANCE

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12 Feb 2026 at 14:53

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Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process involves UK Export Finance, based in London, England, aiming to secure recruitment services under the title "Recruitment Services." The industry category falls within recruitment services with a CPV classification of 79600000, and the selective procurement method involves a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The procurement stage is at the award phase, with the contract announced active as of 29th January 2026. Additionally, the tender period concluded on 28th January 2026, and the services contract is set to begin on 29th January 2026, continuing until 1st February 2029. This procurement is valued at £100,000.

This tender presents excellent opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in recruitment services across the UK to expand their business. As it is a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, capable and flexible recruitment firms are well-suited to apply for such contracts. Businesses like Cedar Recruitment, which was awarded this contract, can leverage the substantial contract value and extend their market presence while contributing to the recruitment industry growth through collaboration with UK Export Finance.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Recruitment Services

Notice Description

Contract for recruitment services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-446da3f8-1e13-4457-9790-222d34bc8ac5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b721cdbf-afa2-4c9a-9171-c46f88b48712
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
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

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
29 Jan 2026 - 1 Feb 2029 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
UK EXPORT FINANCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2HQ
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

CEDAR RECRUITMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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