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Recruitment Services 2026 - 2031

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE

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16 Mar 2026 at 13:03

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Business and Trade (DBT), based in London, England, has completed the procurement process titled "Recruitment Services 2026 - 2031." This tender falls under the services category, specifically targeting recruitment services. It involves the provision of Temporary and Permanent Recruitment Services to support DBT's staffing needs across the United Kingdom, British Isles, Europe, and globally. The procurement followed a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender closed on 16th February 2026, with the contract awarded on 17th February 2026, commencing immediately and running through to 1st June 2029, with a possible extension of up to two additional years. The total contract value is £125 million GBP, and the supplier awarded the contract is Alexander Mann Solutions Ltd (AMS).

This tender creates significant opportunities for large-scale recruitment agencies, particularly those adept at providing varied staffing solutions for governmental departments. Businesses with a substantial track record in managing recruitment processes on an international scale will find this contract especially rewarding due to its expansive coverage across various regions. Additionally, companies experienced in operating within a framework agreement know this contract's selective procurement method. While the contract is not specifically aimed at SMEs or VCSEs, larger organisations with robust operational capabilities will benefit from participating in similar future tenders, allowing for business expansion and enhanced governmental partnership opportunities.

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Notice Title

Recruitment Services 2026 - 2031

Notice Description

Recruitment Services 2026 - 2031: This contract is for the provision of Temporary and Permanent Recruitment Services to support DBT's staffing needs. The contract term is three years from 2026 with the option to extend for up to two additional years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c2a2783c-0a7c-4240-adcb-d94a89c2559c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6859f39-cfad-4613-901c-9905cb373299
Current Stage
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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
Not specified
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
£125,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£125,000,000 £100M-£1B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
16 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
17 Feb 2026 - 1 Jun 2029 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
DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2DY
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

ALEXANDER MANN SOLUTIONS LTD (AMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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