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Web and Social Recruitment Advertising

CPS

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12 Mar 2026 at 16:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS), headquartered in London, England, has completed the award phase of a procurement process titled "Web and Social Recruitment Advertising". This tender falls under the advertising services industry, specifically targeting recruitment advertising on websites for law, early careers, and general career applicants. The procurement was conducted through a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at approximately £2.29 million GBP, is set to commence on 6 March 2026 and will run until 5 March 2028. The services are intended to be delivered across multiple regions, including the United Kingdom, Europe, and other international locations. Award notice details were published on 12 March 2026, with Republic of Media identified as the supplier.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses in the sectors of recruitment advertising and marketing services. Organisations that are adept in digital advertising across diverse geographic audiences and specialise in creating targeted recruitment strategies will find this contract advantageous. The selective procurement method favoured small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), broadening the competition landscape for entities offering specialised recruitment advertising services within a framework agreement setting. Participating in such tenders can help businesses expand their portfolio, gain experience in high-value contracts, and enhance their visibility within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Web and Social Recruitment Advertising

Notice Description

For the provision of a recruitment advertising agency who can support the CPS with their requirement for advertising space on websites targeting law, early careers, and general career prospective applicant audiences.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ceae004f-dcdb-4bd9-b8c0-b03d72a075b0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c377baa-ca0f-4a42-a20d-63c4fdfb4bb8
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79341000 - Advertising services

79342000 - Marketing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,290,563 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,290,563 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
28 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
6 Mar 2026 - 5 Mar 2028 2-3 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
CPS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9EA
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

REPUBLIC OF MEDIA

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