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Recruitment Services

BANK OF ENGLAND

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30 Apr 2026 at 11:24

Summary of the contracting process

The Bank of England, based in London, has completed a procurement process under the title "Recruitment Services," categorised within the industry of recruitment services (CPV code 79600000). This award stage marks the conclusion of a selective procurement method initiated by a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement, focused on services, has seen the tender period end on 8th January 2026, with the contract period beginning on 12th January 2026 and scheduled to run until 11th January 2027. The transaction involves primarily small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and centres around the delivery location in the United Kingdom.

Businesses specialising in recruitment services, particularly SMEs, can potentially find growth opportunities through such contracts. The awarded contract to Michael Page Recruitment Group Limited, a large-scale supplier, underscores the competitiveness and potential for substantial financial returns, indicated by the £200,000 value of this award. The contract provides a valuable opportunity for firms capable of delivering efficient recruitment solutions to supply services to a prominent financial institution. Engaging in similar selective procurement processes could position businesses advantageously within the UK's recruitment services sector.

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Notice Title

Recruitment Services

Notice Description

Provision of Recruitment Services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-62e12110-0aef-48b4-9eb0-943f114bfe88
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a516b4ad-541d-4eb3-b6e2-08d8fd7feecc
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

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jan 20264 months ago
Contract Period
12 Jan 2026 - 11 Jan 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BANK OF ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC2R 8AH
Post Town
Central 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
TLI London

Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Walbrook
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MICHAEL PAGE RECRUITMENT GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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