Summary of the contracting process

The Guinness Partnership Limited has completed the procurement process for a contract titled 'Temporary and Permanent Recruitment' in the recruitment services industry. This contract is valued at £25,755,000 and is aimed at providing a Master Vendor recruitment agency relationship, acting as a sole recruitment agency responsible for filling vacancies. The procurement was carried out through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement under Lot 5 of the Cirrus Agency Labour and Recruitment Framework. The award stage was completed with the contract awarded to Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited on 14th December 2023. The contract period is set from 28th April 2025 to 27th April 2028, covering regions within England, United Kingdom.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specializing in recruitment services. The successful tenderer will assume full responsibility for meeting the recruitment needs of The Guinness Partnership Limited, either through direct placement from their own pool of candidates or via an approved supply chain of agencies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete in such opportunities, as the tender emphasizes inclusivity for these entities. By participating, businesses can significantly enhance their service portfolio, establish a robust client relationship with a notable contracting authority, and expand their footprint within the recruitment sector.

Award

Temporary and Permanent Recruitment

THE GUINNESS PARTNERSHIP

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

11th March 2025 12:45:19 PM
Contract Summary

An Invitation to Tender ("ITT") was made available by The Guinness Partnership Limited and all its subsidiaries ("Guinness") to those Organisations ("Tenderers") who are being invited to Tender for the Contract for a Master Vendor recruitment agency relationship to act as a sole recruitment agency that has full responsibility for filling vacancies for Guinness. This will either be done directly through their own pool of candidates or via their own approved supply chain of agencies, as well as the novated supply chain of agencies currently utilised by Guinness (the "Contract"). Any reference to "Service Provider" means the successful Tenderer(s). The Guinness Partnership Limited sought to award the Contract through a mini-competition process calling off from Lot 5 of the Cirrus Agency Labour and Recruitment Framework (https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001344-2023).
Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

ocds-b5fd17-959e5680-1f24-4409-958e-07b6ad933acb

Publication Source

Contracts Finder

Procurement Stage

Award

Procurement Method

Selective

Procurement Method Details

Call-off From A Framework Agreement

Procurement Category

Services

Tender Suitability

SME

Framework / DPS

Framework
Contract Classification

CPV Code(s)

79600000

CPV Division(s)

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

THE GUINNESS PARTNERSHIP

Buyer Name

Chris Brown

Buyer Email

chris.brown@guinness.org.uk

Buyer Phone

07720 169 341

Buyer Address

7th Floor

LONDON

NW13AX

England
Awarded Supplier(s)

Supplier Name(s)

HAYS SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT LIMITED

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Temporary and Permanent Recruitment

THE GUINNESS PARTNERSHIP

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