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DfT Recruitment Services

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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13 May 2025 at 12:17

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport (DfTc) has completed a procurement process for recruitment services under the title "DfT Recruitment Services," which falls under the industry category of recruitment services. The procurement was conducted through a further competition under the CCS RM6229 Permanent Recruitment 2 framework, specifically Lot 2, and involved a multi-supplier agreement. The procurement method was selective, and it utilised a call-off from a framework agreement. The services cover a broad geographic area, including the United Kingdom, European regions, and overseas territories. The key dates include a contract period starting on 1st May 2025 and ending on 9th April 2026, with potential extensions for up to three years total. The contract, valued at £200,000 per annum (excluding VAT), was awarded to PeopleScout Ltd, following the tender period that ended on 4th March 2025.

This procurement offers substantial opportunities for businesses engaged in providing administrative support, pre-assessment, and candidate sourcing services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suited to compete in this area, given the procurement's suitability criteria and the demand-driven nature of the call-off arrangement. The initial one-year contract, with options to extend, provides a stable business opportunity for recruitment service providers who can deliver high-quality, comprehensive services. Businesses looking to expand their footprint in recruitment services across diverse regions will find this contract advantageous, particularly those able to cater to both local and international needs within the scope of the agreement.

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Notice Title

DfT Recruitment Services

Notice Description

This procurement was conducted via a further competition under CCS RM6229 Permanent Recruitment 2 (Lot 2). The multi-supplier agreement offers three core services: - Administrative Support - Pre-Assessment Services - Candidate Sourcing Services This notice pertains to PeopleScout Ltd, which will provide all three core service offerings. The call-off arrangement is purely demand-driven. The core procurement reference number is TRHR3321. The collective contract value across all services is PS200,000.00 per annum (excluding VAT). The contract will be for an initial 1-year period with an option to extend in 1 yearly / increments reviewed on an annual/monthly basis. The total duration of this contract including extension options is three (3) years. (1+1+1).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bae8ff20-e05f-4615-aee4-d638e299bd74
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5eeb0498-db33-4444-8538-5465bdfc39f6
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
SME

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20259 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 9 Apr 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
DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT
Contact Name
Costaki Costi
Contact Email
dftcommercial@dft.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
33 HORSEFERRY ROAD, LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DR
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
Vincent Square
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PEOPLESCOUT

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