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Recruitment Consultancy Services

GENERAL PHARMACEUTICAL COUNCIL

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24 Nov 2025 at 15:37

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process was initiated by the General Pharmaceutical Council to secure recruitment consultancy services in the London region of the United Kingdom. The tender, titled "Recruitment Consultancy Services," falls under the industry category of recruitment services with a CPV classification code of 79600000. This process was conducted using a selective procurement method involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement has advanced to the award stage with an active status, with a contract value of £200,000. The contract period is set from 4th November 2025 to 3rd November 2029.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of providing modern recruitment solutions that align with statutory and regulatory obligations. The awarded contract is with Starfish Search Limited, a company well-suited to deliver the specified recruitment services. Enterprises with expertise in the recruitment industry, especially those with experience in handling tailored recruitment processes within public sector frameworks, would have been well-positioned to compete in this tender.

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Notice Title

Recruitment Consultancy Services

Notice Description

The organisation is looking to procure a recruitment consultant to help HR team find a suitable candidate. The Call-Off Order will ensure the supplier provides candidates who are modern, capable, and aligned with the organisation's statutory and regulatory obligations.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e6370689-1ab1-4804-b7f4-1bf89f70cccc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce87655a-04a0-4d76-bc4f-d5cdf23a290f
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
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Oct 20253 months ago
Contract Period
4 Nov 2025 - 3 Nov 2029 4-5 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
GENERAL PHARMACEUTICAL COUNCIL
Contact Name
Anna Kitoki
Contact Email
anna.kitoki@pharmacyregulation.org
Contact Phone
02037137996

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4QJ
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
TLI London

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STARFISH SEARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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