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Interim Recruitment Services

O F W A T

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31 Jan 2025 at 19:43

Summary of the contracting process

O F W A T, based in Birmingham, England, has completed the procurement process for providing recruitment services for interim Finance and Procurement personnel. The contract, titled "Interim Recruitment Services," falls under the industry category of supply services of personnel, including temporary staff (CPV code 79620000). The procurement was conducted using a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates include the tender deadline on 24 September 2024, the contract award date on 11 November 2024, and the contract period from 2 December 2024 to 1 December 2027. The awarded contract, valued at £2,750,000, was awarded to Gi Group Recruitment Limited.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in recruitment services, particularly those experienced in providing temporary staff for finance and procurement roles. With a contract duration of three years and a substantial contract value, it presents an excellent prospect for companies looking to expand their portfolio within the public sector. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, enhancing their business growth potential through long-term, large-scale service provision to a key regulatory authority like O F W A T.

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Notice Title

Interim Recruitment Services

Notice Description

To provide recruitment services for the recruitment of Finance and Procurement interim personnel/temporary staff.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5f23e6de-090c-4afd-a1d5-592d44295008
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a04b7e29-5842-42b6-a143-7408423eccc4
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,750,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
2 Dec 2024 - 1 Dec 2027 2-3 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
O F W A T
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B5 4UA
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GI GROUP RECRUITMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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