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Senior Civil Service Recruitment

THE CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES

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11 Nov 2025 at 10:41

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Senior Civil Service Recruitment" contract was conducted by The Charity Commission For England And Wales, located in Liverpool, England. This contract falls under the recruitment services category within the industry classification and is valued at £200,000. The procurement method employed was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with the process now in the award stage. The contract commenced on 28th October 2025 and is set to conclude on 27th October 2027. Key dates included the conclusion of the tender period on 26th August 2025.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for growth in the recruitment services sector, particularly suited for businesses experienced in conducting senior civil service recruitment exercises. Although the call-off framework limits competition to pre-selected suppliers, SMEs may find similar opportunities within the scope of such frameworks to leverage their specialized services. Reed Specialist Recruitment Limited, identified as a large-scale enterprise, has been awarded this contract, exemplifying the potential for established recruitment firms to secure influential roles in significant public sector hiring initiatives.

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Notice Title

Senior Civil Service Recruitment

Notice Description

The Supplier will lead Senior Civil Service (SCS) Recruitment exercises as required. The contract may be extended by up to 2 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f76315c-b4ac-41c7-a1ea-cbeacf111e7b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Nov 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Oct 20256 months ago
Contract Period
28 Oct 2025 - 27 Oct 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
THE CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L20 7HS
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD73 Sefton
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sefton
Electoral Ward
Linacre
Westminster Constituency
Bootle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

REED SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT

Further Information

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