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Recruitment Agency Framework - AWARD

DERBY COLLEGE

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08 Aug 2025 at 10:39

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by Derby College involves a completed tender for a Recruitment Agency Framework, aimed at providing services within the recruitment sector. This framework encompasses the supply of temporary, temporary to permanent, permanent, and interim personnel across three distinct Lots. Classified under CPV code 79600000 for recruitment services and related business services, the tender has been awarded, with the contract active from 10th August 2025 to 31st July 2027. Derby College Group has set up this framework to enhance its recruitment reach, serving as an employer of choice in various global locations, including the UK and Europe. The procurement method was an open procedure, allowing for broad participation.

This tender offers significant opportunities for recruitment agencies and personnel supply services looking to expand their business reach and foster long-term relationships with educational institutions. Businesses capable of delivering high-quality candidates, ensuring candidate satisfaction, and innovating pricing structures are especially suited to compete in such frameworks. With multiple suppliers like Axis Recruitment Ltd, Blue Arrow Ltd, and others being awarded contracts, there is potential for collaboration and partnership to fulfil the diverse staffing needs across the specified geographies. The focus on quality and efficiency provides an advantageous platform for agencies to showcase their ability to deliver value for money within the temporary staffing industry.

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Notice Title

Recruitment Agency Framework - AWARD

Notice Description

The framework has been designed to support the fulfilment of all temporary, temporary to permanent, permanent and interim contract personnel across three Lots. The successful Agencies should represent Derby College Group as an extension of the recruitment team, in doing so it is intended that the overall candidate experience should be positive and seamless to support Derby College Group as an employer of choice. Value for Money will be determined primarily by the quality of provision (as defined by quality of candidates, candidate satisfaction and transition from CV to fulfilment) but also via innovation in pricing structures to support contract efficiencies according to the Lot requirements. Please see the Tender Guidance in the tender pack available (free of charge) at https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/educationportal/aspx/Home

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fd291343-bc71-491d-9d0b-b21b0b92d451
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c733c39-6d66-4556-9e52-d527d9d6257a
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

79600000 - Recruitment services

79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Aug 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Aug 20258 months ago
Contract Period
9 Aug 2025 - 31 Jul 2027 1-2 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
DERBY COLLEGE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DERBY
Postcode
DE24 8JE
Post Town
Derby
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF11 Derby
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Derby
Electoral Ward
Alvaston North
Westminster Constituency
Derby South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
8
Supplier Names

AXIS RECRUITMENT

BLUE ARROW

DOVETAIL AND SLATE

EXEDE LTD (T/A XEDE RECRUITMENT

FE PARTNERS

MORGAN HUNT

OPERAM EDUCATION GROUP

REED

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