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E007PC HR Recruitment Advertising

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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09 Jan 2026 at 11:08

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by Essex County Council, involves the project titled "E007PC HR Recruitment Advertising." This initiative falls under the industry category of advertising and marketing services and is located in England, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is currently in the award phase, with the contract commencing on 1st January 2026 and concluding on 31st December 2028. A total value of £400,000 is allocated for this procurement, with an awarded value of £200,000 to PeopleScout Limited (Trading as TMP Worldwide). The procurement method employed is identified as 'Other,' and the project aims to enhance recruitment advertising through expert consultancy and digital strategies.

This tender presents ample opportunities for businesses specializing in recruitment consulting, digital advertising, and marketing services. Companies adept at leveraging digital platforms and providing innovative advertising solutions are well-suited to contribute. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate given the procurement's suitability criteria, although the contract has been awarded to a large-scale supplier. The focus on developing a strong employer value proposition and implementing advanced recruitment advertising strategies offers significant potential for growth, especially for businesses with expertise in strategic workforce planning and targeting hard-to-fill roles.

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Notice Title

E007PC HR Recruitment Advertising

Notice Description

The objectives of the procurement are: 1. ECC can call upon subject matter expertise and advice in relation to recruitment advertising, so that we are ahead of the curve in attracting the best and most suitable talent into our organisation. 2. ECC can call also upon subject matter expertise and advice in relation to recruitment advertising for our public sector customers (as listed above). 3. To ensure our talent pool population grows significantly, via effective promotion of the platform in the right channels. 4. That the attraction approaches selected by ECC and our customers are underpinned by robust and clear return on investment (ROI) data to inform all future decisions 5. That digital is placed at the forefront of talent attraction. 6. That our methods are innovative, market leading, attention grabbing and future proof. 7. That ECC is positioned in the market with a strong, clear employer value proposition and brand that continues to be articulated through specific attraction (individual and campaigns). 8. That our EVP has evolved constantly, to remain fresh and exciting. 9. That our brand not only represent ECC but can be re-purposed to represent specific areas of the business such as Social Care, ensuring they are able to maintain their individual identity, whilst still clearly being part of the Essex brand family. 10. That ECC is informed and ready for future workforce trends and able to deliver strategic workforce planning underpinned by considered, informed and pro-active attraction techniques. 11. To ensure that recruitment advertising activities reach the target audience and generate suitable candidates for recruitment exercises. 12. That ECC can attract talent effectively and quickly to our known hard to fill areas, to underpin robust strategic workforce planning. 13. That all services are available to ECC and any customer we represent.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8c720573-e48b-4af1-9b3d-e31148210912
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f2f62cc-e20a-4ad5-9b2f-a73d6a480d42
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2028 3-4 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
ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Andrew Beaver
Contact Email
andrew.beaver@essex.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 333

Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM1 1QH
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Moulsham and Central
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

(2) PEOPLESCOUT LIMITED (TRADING AS TMP WORLDWIDE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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