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Recruitment Partner for Children's Services for Permanent Social Workers

CROYDON COUNCIL

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18 Sep 2024 at 09:34

Summary of the contracting process

In a recent procurement process, Croydon Council sought a recruitment partner for Children's Services to supply permanent social workers. The awarded contract, with a value of £160,819.83, was granted to Sheldon Phillips Limited. The procurement falls under the industry category of Health and Social Work Services (CPV code: 85000000) and will operate within the London region, United Kingdom. The tender process was conducted through an open procedure below threshold level, with the contract period running from 1st October 2024 to 30th September 2025. The tender was initially open for submissions until 15th April 2024.

This procurement presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs specialising in recruitment services for the healthcare and social work sectors. The opportunity is well-suited for companies that have expertise in providing stable, permanent staffing solutions and can meet the requirements of local government entities. By partnering with Croydon Council, businesses can enhance their portfolio and build a reputable presence in public sector recruitment.

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Notice Title

Recruitment Partner for Children's Services for Permanent Social Workers

Notice Description

Provision of Recruitment Partner for Children's Services for Permanent Social Workers. LBC were looking for an independent recruitment agency specialising in supplying permanent staff for a period of up to 12 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-91581d41-dbf3-4b29-aaf6-ae576b15eb02
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55d4ca8a-cdb5-4f41-96ee-fb9c84b12b6d
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£160,819 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£160,819 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CROYDON COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CROYDON
Postcode
CR0 1EA
Post Town
Croydon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI62 Croydon
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Croydon
Electoral Ward
Fairfield
Westminster Constituency
Croydon West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SHELDON PHILLIPS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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