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C0134 Central Recruitment Contract

The National Lottery Community Fund

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12 Jun 2026 at 13:50

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Summary of the contracting process

The National Lottery Community Fund has completed the contracting process for the "C0134 Central Recruitment Contract," which falls under the recruitment services category (CPV code 79600000). The procurement process was conducted through a direct award using the ESPO 3S-22 Strategic HR Services Framework, aimed at enhancing efficiency and achieving cost savings across the Fund. The contract is in the planning stage, with the award announced on 12th June 2026, following the tender period that ended on 18th May 2026. The contract's initial term commences on 1st June 2026 and runs until 31st May 2027, with potential extensions of two additional 12-month periods. The contract covers services across various regions, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the UK, with a total value not exceeding £1,000,000 GBP.

This contract presents significant business opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in the recruitment services sector. Its structure is conducive to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), given the compliance requirements and efficient routes to market. Starfish Search Limited has been identified as the successful supplier for this contract, highlighting potential partnership opportunities for businesses looking to collaborate or expand their service offerings within strategic HR services. The contract's scalability and structured extension options allow businesses to plan long-term growth, capitalising on the efficiencies and procurement strategies established by the National Lottery Community Fund.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

C0134 Central Recruitment Contract

Notice Description

To support efficiency across the Fund, the Procurement Team is proposing central contracts where there is a correlation in services and where value for money can be achieved. The central contracts will provide: * Compliant routes to market reducing the risk of challenge * Ensure that better rates are provided for by the Supplier including possible rebates should the value through the contract reach a certain amount * Compliance with HR requirements * Reduction in the time to market for the procurement of central contract services * Back-office efficiencies Direct award from ESPO 3S-22 Strategic HR Services Framework. Total Contract term: 12 months + 12 months + 12 months. Total Contract Value: up to and not exceeding 1,000,000.00 GBP (excluding VAT). Initial 12-month Term Value: 800,000.00 GBP (excluding VAT). Optional 12-month Extension 1 Value: 100,000.00 GBP (excluding VAT). Optional 12-month Extension 2 Value: 100,000.00 GBP (excluding VAT).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-86590a61-32ac-4d32-b749-656b196e4b8d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a20d9dcd-a9d3-4a80-a85e-f6763418ec38
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
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
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
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 May 20263 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 2026 - 31 May 2027 6-12 months
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
The National Lottery Community Fund
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 1TR
Postcode Area
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Starfish Search Limited

Further Information

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