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Rare Recruitment Ltd (CRS) 2024/2025

NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE

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09 Sep 2024 at 15:58

Summary of the contracting process

The National Audit Office has awarded a contract to Rare Recruitment Ltd for their services in providing a contextual recruitment screen for graduate and apprentice programmes. This initiative is intended to support social mobility by enabling students from lower socio-economic backgrounds to apply and be considered. The contract falls under the category of recruitment services (CPV code 79600000) and is valued at £13,213.20. The procurement was conducted through a competitive quotation below the threshold, with the tender period ending on 20 May 2024. The contract period spans from 19 June 2024 to 18 June 2025, with services to be delivered at the National Audit Office's location in London, postal code SW1W 9SP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the recruitment services industry, especially those with a focus on social mobility initiatives. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited for such contracts, given the project's aim of supporting underrepresented groups. By securing contracts like this, businesses can not only expand their service offerings but also enhance their reputation by aligning with socially responsible objectives. Firms experienced in contextual recruitment and those with a track record of working with public sector clients will find this tender especially advantageous for growth and portfolio diversification.

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Notice Title

Rare Recruitment Ltd (CRS) 2024/2025

Notice Description

Rare provide a contextual recruitment screen for the graduate and apprentice programmes which allows flexibility for students from lower socio-economic backgrounds to apply and be considered. This demonstrates our commitment to social mobility.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ecd42af0-a1ec-463c-8b46-46ad714a741e
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£13,213 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£13,213 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 May 20241 years ago
Contract Period
18 Jun 2024 - 18 Jun 2025 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
NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1W 9SP
Post Town
South West 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
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Pimlico North
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RARE RECRUITMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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