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Recruitment of People and Assurance Director

DEFRA COMMERCIAL

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01 Jul 2025 at 07:42

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "Recruitment of People and Assurance Director" was conducted by Defra Commercial, located in London. The procurement, categorised under recruitment services, was completed with an award made on 1st July 2025. This direct procurement process, a single tender action below the threshold, was specifically for services and is suitable for SMEs and VCSEs. The contract period extends from 6th January 2025 until 28th February 2026. The geographic scope includes the United Kingdom and several other territories, suggesting a broad operational base.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in recruitment services, particularly those with the capability to operate internationally. The contract was valued at £25,000 and awarded to Saxton, indicating that similar businesses with expertise in providing high-level recruitment services could find lucrative business growth potential in similar public procurement opportunities. Engaging with such tenders can help businesses expand their market presence and enhance their service portfolio.

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Notice Title

Recruitment of People and Assurance Director

Notice Description

Recruitment of People and Assurance Director

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b26cc5aa-7c54-462f-9e9c-a9e645431821
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4f36f8f-1440-497f-aced-e1352d9932f7
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
£25,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20257 months ago
Contract Period
6 Jan 2025 - 28 Feb 2026 1-2 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
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

SAXTON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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