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W189566 L&OD Recruitment

NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY

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Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Business Services Authority has completed the procurement process for the "W189566 L&OD Recruitment" contract, focusing on the provision of recruitment services for their Learning and Development team. Classified under the industry category of recruitment services (CPV 79600000), the contract was procured through a selective method as a direct award under the CCS RM6229 Framework. The award stage has been reached, with the contract valued at £25,323.65, running from 16th July 2025 to 15th July 2026. The procurement activity is centred in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom, and was finalised with the supplier, OSBORNE THOMAS LIMITED, as of 15th July 2025.

This tender presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in recruitment services to establish or expand their footprint within the public sector. Given the procurement's focus on recruitment services, businesses with expertise in delivering effective, scalable recruitment solutions would be well-positioned to compete in similar tenders. The procurement method via a framework agreement facilitates easier entry for SMEs already qualified under such frameworks, providing a streamlined path to procurement opportunities within NHS and similar public sector organisations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

W189566 L&OD Recruitment

Notice Description

Provision of recruitment services for the Learning and Development team for the NHS Business services authority. This contract was procured under PCR 2015 via direct award under the CCS RM6229 Framework.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80b44fe5-6d3e-42e5-852e-de33dc142913
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
£25,323 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£25,323 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
15 Jul 2025 - 15 Jul 2026 6-12 months
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
NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE15 8NY
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Lemington
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OSBORNE THOMAS

Further Information

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