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Recruitment

POST OFFICE

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22 Nov 2024 at 19:37

Summary of the contracting process

The Post Office has completed a procurement process for recruitment services, classified under CPV code 79600000, with a contract valued at £110,000. The procurement method was a direct single tender action due to the contract being below the threshold. The contract period runs from 14th March 2024 to 31st July 2024. The tender was awarded on 1st March 2024 to IRG advisors LLP, a large-scale supplier based in London, United Kingdom.

This tender for recruitment services represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in this field to expand their portfolio by providing services to a major national organisation like the Post Office. Although not suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, large recruitment firms will find this contract particularly lucrative given the sizeable value and the prominent status of the buying organisation. Competing for similar tenders can lead to substantial business growth and enhance a company's reputation in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Recruitment

Notice Description

Recruitment services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-63af88bb-a88a-4aae-927d-898af875d0bb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57ccd001-8ecf-4f4a-857f-f5409815c11e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
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
£110,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£110,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
14 Mar 2024 - 31 Jul 2024 1-6 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
POST OFFICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@postoffice.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC2V 7ER
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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IRG ADVISORS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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