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02 Jun 2026 at 11:06

Summary of the contracting process

The National Audit Office (NAO) has completed the procurement process for the "TARGETJobs Graduate Campaign 2026/2027," focusing on the recruitment services industry with CPV code 79600000. Located in the United Kingdom, this contract has been awarded to Target Jobs, part of GTI Media. The procurement was carried out through a limited method specifically using competitive quotations below the threshold. The contract period is set to run from 1st August 2026 to 31st July 2027, with the award announced on 1st May 2026.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in recruitment services, particularly in marketing and attracting talent for graduate campaigns. With the total contract value standing at £22,800 including VAT, it presents a viable prospect for SMEs and organisations aligned with social enterprise objectives to engage with government contracts. The NAO's selection of a supplier through competitive quotation highlights the potential for cost-effective service providers to secure future government collaborations.

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Notice Title

TARGETJobs Graduate Campaign 2026/2027

Notice Description

National Audit Office (NAO) awarded a contract to Target Jobs part of GTI Media who will be providing Marketing and attraction for graduate campaign to the NAO and the contract will run for 1 year from Saturday 1st August 2026 to Saturday 31st July 2027. The contract value is PS 22,800.00 inclusive of VAT for the duration of the 12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a5d9d0d7-dab0-471b-bef4-82616acf6d3c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1210d870-8fd2-4f47-a0c3-1e84fc611887
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£22,800 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£22,800 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
20 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 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
NATIONAL AUDIT 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
LONDON
Postcode
SW1W 9SP
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
Pimlico North
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TARGET JOBS PART OF GTI MEDIA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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