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DBS Recruitment Advertising Services 25

HOME OFFICE

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AwardUpdate

13 Jan 2026 at 08:01

Award

09 Apr 2025 at 07:14

Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office has completed the procurement process for the "DBS Recruitment Advertising Services 25", classified under the advertising campaign services category (CPV code 79341400). This selective procurement was conducted through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract spans from 15th April 2025 to 14th April 2027, with the buyer located in Liverpool, England (postal code L3 1QY). This award update indicates that the procurement process is in the 'Award' stage, confirming a contract value of £45,000. Key delivery destinations include the United Kingdom, the British Overseas Territories, and various other international locations.

This tender presents opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises), as the procurement method prioritizes such businesses. Companies specialising in advertising campaign services and capable of servicing a wide geographic distribution, including international territories, will find this tender particularly well-suited. With the contract secured by CJA Group Ltd, larger businesses may also consider partnerships or subcontracting to engage indirectly in similar future procurements and expand their footprint within government contracts.

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Notice Title

DBS Recruitment Advertising Services 25

Notice Description

DBS Recruitment Advertising and Related Services via ESPO 3A_24

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b3e1c0d1-049a-4a9b-870e-bfacc2e368a1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01a2752a-59df-40c5-8635-fca2a89e4919
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79341400 - Advertising campaign services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
14 Apr 2025 - 14 Apr 2027 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
HOME OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 1QY
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Waterfront South
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CJA GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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