Award

Executive Manager Recruitment Support

DEFRA COMMERCIAL

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Award

25 Jun 2025 at 09:46

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by "Defra Commercial" for "Executive Manager Recruitment Support" has reached the award stage. The process, classified under "Recruitment services" (CPV code: 79600000), covers various locations including the United Kingdom and other global regions. This contract was conducted through a direct procurement method via a single tender action, below the threshold, with a contract period from 1st June 2025 to 28th February 2026. Key dates include the award date on 25th June 2025, with the tender period having ended on 1st May 2025. The buying organisation, based in London, is geared towards procurement activities, as indicated by the buyer's contact email service.

This tender presents opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) involved in recruitment support services. Businesses that specialise in executive recruitment, particularly those with capabilities to offer services on a global scale, will find this contract aligned with their growth ambitions. The awarded contract valued at £48,000, has been secured by "Saxton", indicating potential competitiveness and opportunity for growth within the niche sector of recruitment services. As the demand for executive recruitment persists, entering such contracts can significantly bolster a company's portfolio and client base.

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Notice Title

Executive Manager Recruitment Support

Notice Description

Executive Manager Recruitment Support

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b730834d-2b0b-4d61-b5c4-fe6156b600ae
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac75187f-7422-4ce0-8a1b-efc0607cc40b
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
£48,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2025 - 28 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

SAXTON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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