Award

RPA CEO SCS2 Recruitment

DEFRA COMMERCIAL

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10 Mar 2025 at 11:53

Summary of the contracting process

Defra Commercial, located in London, has completed the tender process for its "RPA CEO SCS2 Recruitment" project in the recruitment services industry. The procurement, classified under CPV code 79600000, aimed at sourcing recruitment services across various regions including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and globally. The tender stage concluded with a single tender action below the threshold, and the contract period runs from 3rd March 2025 to 2nd February 2026. The contract award was published on 10th March 2025.

This procurement offers a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in recruitment services, particularly those able to operate across multiple regions. SMEs and VCSEs are particularly well-suited for such contracts, providing them with potential to grow by collaborating with prominent organisations like Defra Commercial. The procurement method, direct award, favoured swift selection and contract initiation, allowing nimble and efficient suppliers to benefit from reduced competition and expedited processes.

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Notice Title

RPA CEO SCS2 Recruitment

Notice Description

RPA CEO SCS2 Recruitment

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-abe46ff6-ad1e-415e-80ed-1070a77871d5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a2c6722-c397-4e70-8751-807b12152ea6
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£77,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
3 Mar 2025 - 2 Feb 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
DEFRA COMMERCIAL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
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
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RUSSELL REYNOLDS ASSOCIATES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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