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Provision of Permanent Recruitment Agencies - HR String Ltd

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE

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10 Jul 2026 at 08:38

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the Intellectual Property Office, located in Newport, has resulted in the awarding of a contract titled "Provision of Permanent Recruitment Agencies - HR String Ltd" in the recruitment services industry category. This process has reached the award stage, requiring an additional recruitment agency to tackle challenges in hiring specialist roles. The total contract value is set at £100,000, with the contract period spanning from 29th June 2026 to 29th June 2029. This procurement, classified under CPV code 79600000, was conducted using a method noted as "Other -" and was structured to be suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), with the final tender end date recorded as 27th March 2026.

This contract offers significant business growth potential for recruitment agencies, especially SMEs, that have the capability and expertise in sourcing candidates for specialist and hard-to-fill positions. The Intellectual Property Office's decision to collaborate with HR String Limited underlines the necessity for agile and niche recruitment services, allowing businesses experienced in sectors such as IT, engineering, or other specialised fields to contribute effectively. The opportunities accompanying this contract lie primarily in providing tailored recruitment solutions to meet the distinct demands of the contracting authority, thereby fostering long-term growth and partnership potential.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Permanent Recruitment Agencies - HR String Ltd

Notice Description

Additional recruitment support (agencies) to address ongoing challenges in attracting and securing suitably skilled candidates for specialist and hard to fill roles.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/655923f7-0cf7-4ebe-9dc2-0fd3c5f578dd
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
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
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
27 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
28 Jun 2026 - 29 Jun 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWPORT
Postcode
NP10 8QQ
Post Town
Newport
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Newport
Electoral Ward
Tredegar Park and Marshfield
Westminster Constituency
Newport West and Islwyn

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HR STRING

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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