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Recruitment Advertising

COMPETITION AND MARKETS AUTHORITY

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18 Oct 2021 at 09:55

Summary of the contracting process

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has successfully completed the procurement process titled "Recruitment Advertising" in the industry category of recruitment services. This public procurement, identified by reference number PROC-309-2021, involved appointing an agency to manage permanent recruitment advertising for CMA. The procurement followed a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £922,666.68, commenced on 30th September 2021 and will conclude on 18th January 2025. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 3rd September 2021 and the award date of 20th September 2021. The services will be delivered across the United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in recruitment services, particularly those that are SMEs. The procurement's considerable value and long duration offer a secure revenue stream and a prestigious association with a prominent UK government agency. Companies with expertise in permanent recruitment advertising and those capable of delivering high-quality services consistently over an extended period are well-suited to compete for such contracts. Winning a contract with CMA can significantly enhance a company’s portfolio and reputation in the industry.

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Notice Title

Recruitment Advertising

Notice Description

Procurement to appoint an agency to run permanent recruitment advertising on behalf of CMA.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee086b0c-6051-4abf-8524-1faa9d00cd8c
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

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£922,666 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£922,666 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Sep 20214 years ago
Contract Period
29 Sep 2021 - 18 Jan 2025 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
COMPETITION AND MARKETS AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4QZ
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

CJA GROUP

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