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Strategic HR Services 3S_22, Lot 4 Permanent Recruitment

LONDON BOROUGH OF MERTON

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29 Oct 2025 at 14:53

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Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process, managed by the London Borough of Merton, involves the provision of strategic HR services focusing specifically on permanent recruitment. Tagged under the industry category of recruitment services (CPV code 79600000), it pertains to Lot 4 of the ESPO Strategic HR Services 3S_22 framework. The procurement stage is at the award phase, having been completed with the final contract commencing on 11th September 2025 and set to conclude on 11th September 2026. The procurement method used was a direct award, and the location for the implementation of these services is within England, United Kingdom. The overall value of the award is £43,680, with the award having been granted to Investigo Limited, effective as of 10th September 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in recruitment services, especially those experienced with public sector contracts and capable of providing strategic HR solutions. Despite not being specifically tailored for SMEs or VCSEs, firms with a strong background in delivering recruitment services across public sector entities would find this contract advantageous for broadening their portfolio and enhancing their institutional presence. Companies with established operations in England could effectively leverage this opportunity to solidify their market share in public sector recruitment services, opening pathways for sustained business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Strategic HR Services 3S_22, Lot 4 Permanent Recruitment

Notice Description

ESPO Strategic HR Services 3S_22, Lot 4 Permanent Recruitment (sub PS45k).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-eed1aed7-81df-4798-865c-420a2214ef7d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18e72557-8160-4bfd-b2fb-566ca18a4061
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£43,680 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Oct 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
10 Sep 2025 - 11 Sep 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF MERTON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MORDEN
Postcode
SM4 5DX
Post Town
Sutton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Merton
Electoral Ward
Merton Park
Westminster Constituency
Wimbledon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INVESTIGO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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