PR2340 - Recruitment services for Head of Strategic Comms and Campaigns

PARLIAMENTARY AND HEALTH SERVICE OMBUDSMAN

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Award

09 Jun 2026 at 13:56

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "PR2340 - Recruitment services for Head of Strategic Comms and Campaigns" was conducted by the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman, located in Manchester, England. This tender, classified under the industry category of Recruitment Services (CPV code 79600000), utilised an open procurement method, providing fair competition under an open procedure. The award stage of this procurement was completed, with the contract period spanning from 26th May 2026 to 30th September 2026. Key dates included the tender period ending on 25th May 2026, with the award notice published on 9th June 2026. The total contract value was set at £17,820 GBP.

This tender presents growth opportunities primarily for businesses specialising in recruitment services, especially those with capabilities in strategic communication and campaign roles. Organisations classified as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) were particularly encouraged to compete. The open procurement method not only fostered competitive engagement but also assured a broad opportunity for well-suited firms across the UK to secure a prestigious contract with a dependable public authority, offering potential for enhanced visibility and business expansion.

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Notice Title

PR2340 - Recruitment services for Head of Strategic Comms and Campaigns

Notice Description

Recruitment services for Head of Strategic Comms and Campaigns

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7b96aec4-7ba7-405c-8ffa-a3c61731eb04
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06f3aff6-18d4-43c9-b5a8-e466ae0cd3f7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£17,820 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£17,820 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
25 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
25 May 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 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
PARLIAMENTARY AND HEALTH SERVICE OMBUDSMAN
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M2 3HQ
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
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
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MICHAEL PAGE LNTERNATIONAL RECRUITMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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