Award

Recruitment Consultancy Services

GENERAL PHARMACEUTICAL COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Award

12 Nov 2025 at 14:50

Summary of the contracting process

The General Pharmaceutical Council has completed the procurement process for "Recruitment Consultancy Services" in the sector of recruitment services, classified under CPV code 79600000. The procurement was carried out through a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender initially closing on 12th March 2022. The award, announced on 12th November 2025, was granted to GATENBYSANDERSON LIMITED, a supplier based in London, UK. The contract term is from 4th November 2025 to 3rd November 2029, with a total contract value of £200,000. The procurement falls under the services category, and it is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in recruitment services, particularly those capable of providing modern and adept candidates to meet statutory and regulatory obligations. Firms experienced in framework agreements, particularly SMEs, are well-positioned to benefit from such opportunities. The lengthy contract period also allows businesses to secure ongoing work and establish long-term relationships with the General Pharmaceutical Council, contributing to stable growth and reputation building in the public sector.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Notice Title

Recruitment Consultancy Services

Notice Description

The GPhC is seeking a recruitment consultant to help the HR team find suitable candidates. the selected supplier will ensure the candidates are modern, capable, and aligned with the organization's statutory and regulatory obligations.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-836f5956-fe4e-4ffc-a5dc-b359164d2e3d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9cb108de-8ae7-4cd2-a183-13de9b764f70
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
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
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Oct 20253 months ago
Contract Period
4 Nov 2025 - 3 Nov 2029 4-5 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
GENERAL PHARMACEUTICAL COUNCIL
Contact Name
Anna Kitoki
Contact Email
anna.kitoki@pharmacyregulation.org
Contact Phone
02037137996

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4QJ
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GATENBYSANDERSON

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-b5fd17-836f5956-fe4e-4ffc-a5dc-b359164d2e3d-2025-11-12T14:50:03Z",
    "date": "2025-11-12T14:50:03Z",
    "ocid": "ocds-b5fd17-836f5956-fe4e-4ffc-a5dc-b359164d2e3d",
    "language": "en",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "GPhC152A",
        "title": "Recruitment Consultancy Services",
        "description": "The GPhC is seeking a recruitment consultant to help the HR team find suitable candidates. the selected supplier will ensure the candidates are modern, capable, and aligned with the organization's statutory and regulatory obligations.",
        "status": "complete",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "79600000",
            "description": "Recruitment services"
        },
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "London",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ]
            }
        ],
        "value": {
            "amount": 200000,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "procurementMethod": "selective",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Call-off from a framework agreement",
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2022-03-12T15:00:00Z"
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
            "startDate": "2025-11-04T00:00:00Z",
            "endDate": "2029-11-03T23:59:59Z"
        },
        "suitability": {
            "sme": true,
            "vcse": false
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services"
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-SRS-sid4gov.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/qyGH967D",
            "name": "General Pharmaceutical Council",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "General Pharmaceutical Council",
                "scheme": "GB-SRS",
                "id": "sid4gov.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/qyGH967D"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "LEVEL 14, ONE CABOT SQUARE",
                "locality": "LONDON",
                "postalCode": "E144QJ",
                "countryName": "England"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Anna Kitoki",
                "email": "Anna.Kitoki@pharmacyregulation.org",
                "telephone": "02037137996"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ]
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-COH-04451141",
            "name": "GATENBYSANDERSON LIMITED",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "GATENBYSANDERSON LIMITED",
                "scheme": "GB-COH",
                "id": "04451141"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "12 Appold Street EC2A 2AW GB"
            },
            "details": {
                "scale": "sme",
                "vcse": false
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-SRS-sid4gov.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/qyGH967D",
        "name": "General Pharmaceutical Council"
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "ocds-b5fd17-836f5956-fe4e-4ffc-a5dc-b359164d2e3d-1",
            "status": "active",
            "date": "2025-10-27T00:00:00Z",
            "datePublished": "2025-11-12T14:50:02Z",
            "value": {
                "amount": 200000,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-COH-04451141",
                    "name": "GATENBYSANDERSON LIMITED"
                }
            ],
            "contractPeriod": {
                "startDate": "2025-11-04T00:00:00Z",
                "endDate": "2029-11-03T23:59:59Z"
            },
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "documentType": "awardNotice",
                    "description": "Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder",
                    "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9cb108de-8ae7-4cd2-a183-13de9b764f70",
                    "datePublished": "2025-11-12T14:50:02Z",
                    "format": "text/html",
                    "language": "en"
                }
            ]
        }
    ]
}