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Blue Light Specialist Labour for the Chief Constable of Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary

HAMPSHIRE AND ISLE OF WIGHT CONSTABULARY

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Award

28 Jan 2026 at 14:44

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Blue Light Specialist Labour for the Chief Constable of Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary" was conducted by the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary. It pertains to the supply services of personnel, including temporary staff, specifically for roles requiring blue light specific resources. This tender falls under the industry category of service provision, within the South East region of the United Kingdom. The tender reached the award stage, with a contract period set from 1st October 2025 to 30th September 2028. The procurement method was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement, and the overall contract value is estimated at £1,800,000.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses capable of providing specialist personnel, particularly in roles demanding expertise linked to emergency services. This can be particularly beneficial for companies with experience in HR services and recruitment for law enforcement or emergency sectors. While the opportunity is well-suited for larger recruitment firms, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are also considered suitable. The awarded supplier for this contract is Red Snapper Recruitment Limited, highlighting an opportunity for businesses poised to support such large-scale recruitment drives to explore similar contracts in the future.

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Notice Title

Blue Light Specialist Labour for the Chief Constable of Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary

Notice Description

To support operational needs, particularly for hard to fill roles such as those requiring blue light specific resources.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05864b1f-bea4-4f92-9fe6-a4406d1349b9
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

79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,800,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,800,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 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
HAMPSHIRE AND ISLE OF WIGHT CONSTABULARY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@hampshire.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EASTLEIGH
Postcode
SO50 9SJ
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ35 South Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Eastleigh
Electoral Ward
Eastleigh Central
Westminster Constituency
Eastleigh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RED SNAPPER RECRUITMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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