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10 Jul 2026 at 08:55

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the provision of recruitment services was undertaken by the Intellectual Property Office, located in Newport, United Kingdom. The tender, titled "Provision of Permanent Recruitment Agencies - Reed Specialist Recruitment Ltd," is classified under the recruitment services industry category with CPV code 79600000. This procurement process has reached the award stage, with Reed Specialist Recruitment Ltd being the awarded supplier. The contract period spans from 29th June 2026 to 29th June 2029, and the procurement was conducted through an 'Other' procurement method. The total contract value is £100,000, and the main delivery location is Newport, NP10 8QQ.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in recruitment services, particularly those focused on specialist and hard-to-fill roles. The contract is suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), creating a platform for growth within this niche market. Businesses experienced in providing tailored recruitment solutions will find this contract beneficial for developing a portfolio with government clientele, enhancing both reputation and business prospects in the recruitment industry. The awarded contract to a large-scale supplier like Reed Specialist Recruitment Ltd also indicates a strong market presence, encouraging competitive offerings from those seeking similar tenders in the future.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Provision of Permanent Recruitment Agencies - Reed Specialist Recruitment Ltd

Notice Description

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-94338f85-7538-4e43-8616-a4e1d0b4e043
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/117053e6-1456-42ae-bd8e-5dedd7c6cdb1
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

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
28 Jun 20262 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

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

REED SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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