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Permanent Recruitment Services

THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES

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05 Mar 2025 at 11:17

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Archives has concluded the procurement process for "Permanent Recruitment Services," classified under recruitment services (CPV 79600000). This selective procurement was conducted as a call-off from a framework agreement, with a tender period ending on 28th January 2025. The contract, valued at £24,099, involves services delivered to Richmond, TW9 4DU, and was awarded on 29th January 2025. Key dates include the contract start and end dates from 29th January 2025 to 30th January 2025. The contract has been awarded to Robertson Bell Ltd, a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME), highlighting its suitability for similar-sized businesses.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses involved in recruitment services to engage with The National Archives. SMEs specialising in recruitment services are particularly well-suited to benefit from such contracts, given the successful engagement of Robertson Bell Ltd. This contract highlights the potential for growth and partnership within government procurement frameworks, offering a stable revenue stream for capable recruitment service providers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Permanent Recruitment Services

Notice Description

Fee payable for permanent recruitment services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f47f1106-7492-4be9-8fed-9ca3db445fbe
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/718a7404-4691-48b0-8a62-8c52440f7a4f
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
£24,099 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£24,099 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
29 Jan 2025 - 30 Jan 2025 30 days
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
THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
RICHMOND
Postcode
TW9 4DU
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Richmond upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Kew
Westminster Constituency
Richmond Park

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ROBERTSON BELL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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