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PR2262 - Recruitment Services for Director of Resources

PARLIAMENTARY AND HEALTH SERVICE OMBUDSMAN

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12 Aug 2025 at 15:01

Summary of the contracting process

The Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman has recently completed a procurement process for recruitment services targeting the position of Director of Resources. Classified within the CPV code 79600000, this tender pertains to recruitment services. The contract has been awarded through a direct award process to GatenbySanderson Ltd and is valued at £30,780. Key dates include the tender period ending on 11th June 2025, with the contract scheduled to run from 17th July 2025 to 31st March 2026. The service delivery is specified for England, indicating the geographical context of this procurement.

This tender presents significant business opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises capable of providing specialised recruitment services. Given the direct award nature of the procurement, businesses with a strong reputation and established networks can leverage such processes to secure contracts efficiently. Companies within the recruitment industry, particularly those experienced in public sector appointments, would find this contract well-suited to their capabilities, offering a potential avenue for growth and expansion in the sector.

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Notice Title

PR2262 - Recruitment Services for Director of Resources

Notice Description

Recruitment Services for Director of Resources for PHSO.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fa84f5be-1d9d-412f-9c8b-0b528de241a5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08074b8f-7d78-4614-bb5b-a62a0d2e2ea4
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
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
£30,780 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,780 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
16 Jul 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PARLIAMENTARY AND HEALTH SERVICE OMBUDSMAN
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurements@ombudsman.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M2 3HQ
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
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
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GATENBYSANDERSON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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