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Hays - Central Recruitment Contract

THE NATIONAL LOTTERY COMMUNITY FUND

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11 Jun 2025 at 14:47

Summary of the contracting process

The National Lottery Community Fund has successfully completed the procurement process for a central recruitment contract, specifically targeting temporary and hard-to-fill roles. This contract was awarded to Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited as a direct award, reflecting a value of £1,250,000. The buying organization, with its headquarters located in Birmingham, sought services within the recruitment sector, classified under the CPV code 79600000. Covering a comprehensive geographic scope including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, and other regions, the contract spans from 1st June 2025 to 31st May 2027. The award stage concluded with the announcement on 11th June 2025.

This recruitment contract represents substantial business growth opportunities within the realm of recruitment services. The tender was not specifically suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), making it more conducive for larger, experienced recruitment firms like Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited, which was chosen for its established capabilities in delivering specialised recruitment services. Businesses with robust infrastructure and operational capacity in diverse geographic locations would find such contracts particularly rewarding, offering exposure and an expanded portfolio in the competitive recruitment industry.

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Notice Title

Hays - Central Recruitment Contract

Notice Description

Central recruitment contract for temporary and hard to fill roles.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ad36975-9ce6-49d6-86f6-ff53864bd15c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,250,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 May 20258 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2025 - 31 May 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
THE NATIONAL LOTTERY COMMUNITY FUND
Contact Name
Kristian Wharton
Contact Email
kristian.wharton@tnlcommunityfund.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 03454102030

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 1TR
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HAYS SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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