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HR Investigation Services

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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21 May 2026 at 11:28

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Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process by Defra Commercial, for "HR Investigation Services," falls under the services category and is classified under CPV code 79720000 for Investigation services. The procurement method utilised is selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. This tender reaches various locations including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, and the Channel Islands, among others. The procurement has passed the award stage, with Bloom Procurement Services selected as the supplier. The contract is valued at GBP 150,000 and spans from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2028.

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in HR and investigation services, particularly those with expertise in servicing diverse geographical locations. SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises are well-suited to compete, given the procurement's suitability requirements. Engaging in such contracts can help businesses expand their client portfolio, establish strategic alliances, and elevate their market presence within the UK's public sector procurement landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

HR Investigation Services

Notice Description

HR Investigation Services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-50522546-cbca-49aa-a89f-8013ccd50516
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95bb3faf-62c6-4457-9a41-9c086b398a8c
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79720000 - Investigation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 May 20264 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 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
DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
Postcode Area
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

Bloom Procurement Services Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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