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DfT Recruitment Services

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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13 May 2025 at 12:45

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "DfT Recruitment Services" conducted by the Department for Transport (DfTc) in England has reached the award stage. This tender falls under the "Recruitment services" industry category (CPV code 79600000) and involves a selective procurement method through a call-off from the CCS RM6229 Permanent Recruitment 2 (Lot 2) framework agreement. The awarded supplier is Hoop Recruitment Ltd, which is tasked with providing Candidate Sourcing Services for various locations, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, and the United Kingdom, among others. The contract period began on 1st May 2025 and is set to end on 9th April 2026, with potential extension options for up to three years.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for SMEs, evidenced by Hoop Recruitment Ltd's involvement, highlighting the potential for smaller enterprises to thrive in government contracts. Businesses specialising in recruitment services, particularly those offering administrative support, pre-assessment, and candidate sourcing, are ideally positioned to compete for similar call-off contracts. Given the contract's demand-driven nature and the significant annual value of £200,000, companies with scalable resources to meet recruitment demands across diverse geographical locations can leverage this opportunity for growth and long-term engagement with government projects.

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Notice Title

DfT Recruitment Services

Notice Description

This procurement was conducted via a further competition under CCS RM6229 Permanent Recruitment 2 (Lot 2). The multi-supplier agreement offers three core services: - Administrative Support - Pre-Assessment Services - Candidate Sourcing Services This notice pertains to Hoop Recruitment Ltd, which will provide Candidate Sourcing Services. The call-off arrangement is purely demand-driven. The core procurement reference number is TRHR3321. The collective contract value across all services is PS200,000.00 per annum (excluding VAT). The contract will be for an initial 1-year period with an option to extend in 1 yearly / increments reviewed on an annual/monthly basis. The total duration of this contract including extension options is three (3) years. (1+1+1).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a1158390-52d6-4405-a037-52dc44bcd729
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/431a55b3-dd17-4b79-b83d-548b83d09d04
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
SME

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20259 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 9 Apr 2026 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
DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
33 HORSEFERRY ROAD, LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DR
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Vincent Square
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HOOP RECRUITMENT

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