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Case Officer Recruitment PADPCS

INFORMATION COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE

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20 Nov 2025 at 08:37

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the Information Commissioner's Office for the "Case Officer Recruitment PADPCS" has concluded. This tender, situated in the North West of the United Kingdom, falls within the "Supply services of personnel including temporary staff" industry category. The procurement process was executed using a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The tendering period ended on 31st October 2025, with contracts awarded on 7th November 2025. The awarded contracts commence on 10th November 2025 and conclude by 31st March 2026, with a total value of £184,000.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in personnel supply services, especially those focused on temporary staffing solutions. The procurement process, being a call-off from a framework, is favourable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), offering a streamlined path to contract awards without the need for a full open competitive tender. Companies like Search Consultancy Ltd have successfully capitalised on this opportunity, and similar businesses with a focus on temporary staffing services could find potential growth through engagements in such procurement activities.

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Notice Title

Case Officer Recruitment PADPCS

Notice Description

Temporary Staff

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e5055987-e4cf-46b1-8781-eeeedb1d8693
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d1a1d8f-3c1f-423b-a9fd-4c06894838bf
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

79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£184,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£184,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
10 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 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
INFORMATION COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@ico.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WILMSLOW
Postcode
SK9 5AF
Post Town
Stockport
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD62 Cheshire East
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Cheshire East
Electoral Ward
Wilmslow West and Chorley
Westminster Constituency
Tatton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SEARCH CONSULTANCY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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