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C426683 - Recruitment Advertising Contract

UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY

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19 Mar 2026 at 15:11

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the UK Health Security Agency focuses on the "C426683 - Recruitment Advertising Contract", aimed at providing recruitment advertising services on job boards for their staff vacancies. This falls under the industry category of "Advertising services" and is situated in London, United Kingdom, with postal code E14 4PU. Currently in the Award stage, the contract, valued at £125,000, was awarded on 17 March 2026 and the contract period runs from 16 March 2026 to 15 March 2029. This procurement utilised a selective method, particularly a call-off from a framework agreement, aligning with the agency's procurement strategy.

This tender process presents significant growth opportunities for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), as it specifically accommodates their participation. Businesses specialising in recruitment advertising services would find this contract beneficial for establishing a long-term relationship with the UK Health Security Agency, a prominent public health organisation. The contract's three-year duration allows successful suppliers, such as WR Group trading as "Webrecruit", to solidify their presence in the public sector market and expand operations within the UK, particularly catering to government recruitment needs.

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Notice Title

C426683 - Recruitment Advertising Contract

Notice Description

provision of recruitment advertising space on job boards for UKHSA BAU staff vacancies

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1cdb76cb-b027-480f-be1c-fcc7105ede31
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

79341000 - Advertising services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£125,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£125,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
24 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
16 Mar 2026 - 15 Mar 2029 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
UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4PU
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WR GROUP T/A "WEBRECRUIT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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