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CPT_23_02 Financial Audit Temporary and Permanent Recruitment Services x1

NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE

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Summary of the contracting process

The National Audit Office has successfully completed a procurement process for the "CPT_23_02 Financial Audit Temporary and Permanent Recruitment Services x1", with a contract being awarded to Gi Recruitment Limited. This tender pertains to the recruitment services sector, classified under CPV code 79600000, and involves serving the staffing needs of the National Audit Office in the United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure above the threshold. The contract, commencing on 12 December 2023 and concluding on 11 December 2027, has a total value of £3,218,129 and includes two lots—temporary and permanent recruitment services. Key dates included the original tender period ending on 29 September 2023, and the award being made active on 27 November 2023.

For businesses involved in recruitment services, particularly those capable of providing both temporary and permanent staffing solutions, this tender represents significant growth opportunities. It is especially suitable for large enterprises like Gi Recruitment Limited, although it is noted for being accessible to SMEs. The contract's substantial value and the potential for extensions make it a lucrative opportunity for firms specialising in financial audit staffing. Engaging in such high-profile contracts not only enhances market position but also expands a supplier's footprint in the public sector, setting the stage for future government collaborations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CPT_23_02 Financial Audit Temporary and Permanent Recruitment Services x1

Notice Description

The National Audit Office has awarded a contract to the selected supplier Gi Recruitment Limited to deliver Financial Audit Temporary and Permanent Recruitment Services which support the NAO's permanent and temporary audit staffing needs. The service will be divided into two lots:- Lot 1 Financial Audit Temporary Recruitment Services, Lot 2 Financial Audit Permanent Recruitment Services The total contract value awarded to Gi Recruitment Limited is (PS3,218,129) based on Lot 1 value of PS2,850,000 and Lot 2 value of PS368,129 including VAT over an initial period of two years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-88039bf1-5e4f-4e97-9606-15c14adb443c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b327287a-9bff-454c-80c5-cf4dbabcef00
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 (above threshold)
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
£3,218,129 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,218,129 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Nov 20232 years ago
Contract Period
12 Dec 2023 - 11 Dec 2025 2-3 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
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

GI RECRUITMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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