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GSS25025 - Recruitment Campaign

DESNZ

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24 Jun 2025 at 10:11

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process involves the Department for Energy, Security, and Net Zero (DESNZ) as the buying organisation, with the contract titled "GSS25025 - Recruitment Campaign". This falls under the category of recruitment services (CPV code 79600000) and covers a wide geographical area including British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, United Kingdom, and the Rest of the World. The procurement method used is selective, specifically a call-off from the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) Framework RM6290 for Executive & Non-Executive Recruitment Services, Lot 3. The process has reached the award stage, with IRG Advisors LLP being the successful supplier. Key dates include contract commencement on 5th June 2025 and completion by 4th June 2027, with the award being announced on 24th June 2025.

This tender creates valuable opportunities for businesses within the recruitment services sector aiming to expand through governmental contracts. The involvement of a large firm, IRG Advisors LLP, suggests that the contract offers significant scope for professional engagements, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs, who are deemed suitable to participate. Businesses with expertise in recruitment services and capable of delivering on an international scale stand well-suited to engage in similar opportunities. It is an expansive opportunity for businesses looking to solidify their presence across diverse regions as specified in the tender's delivery locations.

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Notice Title

GSS25025 - Recruitment Campaign

Notice Description

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under the CCS Framework RM6290 Executive & Non-Executive Recruitment Services, Lot 3. Brief Description of Requirement Department for Energy, Security and Net Zero have a requirement for a Recruitment Campaign.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5d7801ab-eff9-4471-89a2-cfeb19244ea5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4cbb4cf-0361-46a0-a519-38f24298eb3f
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
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
£70,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
4 Jun 2025 - 4 Jun 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
DESNZ
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1UH
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IRG ADVISORS

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