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PROC 029-2025 - Permanent Recruitment

COMPETITION AND MARKETS AUTHORITY

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Summary of the contracting process

The Competition and Markets Authority, based in London, has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "PROC 029-2025 - Permanent Recruitment," falling under the recruitment services category (CPV code 79600000). This tender involved selective procurement through a call-off from a framework agreement and was valued at £200,000. The procurement process progressed to the award stage on 19th May 2025, and the resulting contract is set to run from 1st June 2025 to 31st May 2029. The recruitment services are intended for delivery within the United Kingdom.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in recruitment services, particularly those with the capability to manage long-term contracts. Though the contract has been awarded to Michael Page International Recruitment Ltd, large-scale recruitment firms could find similar opportunities for growth by developing their framework agreement capabilities and aligning their offerings to meet the strategic requirements of public organisations like the Competition and Markets Authority. The process highlights the importance of proficiency in selective procurement methods and underscores the potential for future competitive tenders in the industry.

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Notice Title

PROC 029-2025 - Permanent Recruitment

Notice Description

Recruitment Services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/041e3c12-65b5-4cd7-ad2e-c16f84284bb0
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
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
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2025 - 31 May 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
COMPETITION AND MARKETS AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Commercial Team
Contact Email
commercial@cma.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0203 738 6527 ext 6527

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4QZ
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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MICHAEL PAGE INTERNATIONAL RECRUITMENT

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