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Communications Officer

HEALTH RESEARCH AUTHORITY

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18 May 2026 at 15:07

Summary of the contracting process

The Health Research Authority has completed a selective procurement process for a Communications Officer role, classified under recruitment services, with the contract awarded to VENN GROUP LIMITED. The procurement was conducted via a call-off from the RM6277 Non-Clinical Staffing Framework, facilitated by the Government Commercial Agency. This tender, now in the award stage, involves services to be delivered in Stratford, United Kingdom, with the contract period running from 21st April 2026 to 16th October 2026. The tender value is £28,542, focusing on enhancing the communications capabilities of the organisation.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in recruitment services, particularly those experienced in non-clinical staffing. As the call-off was made through a framework agreement, companies already included in such frameworks, especially small to medium enterprises, are well-positioned to engage in similar tenders and demonstrate capacity for future opportunities within the public sector. Engaging in government tenders can provide a reliable revenue stream and aid in market expansion for firms within the industry.

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Notice Title

Communications Officer

Notice Description

Recruitment to Communications Officer Additional information: Awarded under the RM6277 Non-Clinical Staffing Framework via the Government Commercial Agency (formerly Crown Commercial Service).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9cfe9860-eeff-4274-a680-177ea88ee209
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d244ae0d-759b-46d8-8ef4-368d86cf1e69
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
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
£28,542 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£28,542 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
2 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
20 Apr 2026 - 16 Oct 2026 1-6 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
HEALTH RESEARCH AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STRATFORD
Postcode
E20 1JQ
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VENN GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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