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Strategic Recruitment Partner - AWARD

EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL

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20 Feb 2025 at 12:09

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14 Feb 2025 at 15:11

Summary of the contracting process

East Suffolk Council has completed its procurement process by awarding a contract for a "Strategic Recruitment Partner" to Opus People Solutions. This contract falls under the industry category of business services, specifically targeting recruitment services. The project location is in Woodbridge, East of England, with the procurement stage now at the award stage as of 20 February 2025. The contract period is set from 2 January 2025 to 1 January 2030, following an open procurement procedure that concluded on 26 April 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in recruitment and staffing solutions, particularly those with experience in supporting both permanent and temporary roles across various levels. SMEs are encouraged to engage with similar tenders in the future, as this type of contract is well-suited to their capabilities. The successful partnership will involve providing strategic and operational support to meet the council's staffing needs, thereby creating a robust platform for business growth and development.

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Notice Title

Strategic Recruitment Partner - AWARD

Notice Description

East Suffolk Council ("ESC", "the Council") is looking for a Strategic Recruitment Partner to work with the Authority as a Master Vendor Provider providing strategic and operational support in the appointment of both permanent and temporary roles across a variety of services and levels to proactively meet the authority's staffing needs.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39fd40fc-3e02-4db9-9caa-c3a5c9f4f192
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
2 Jan 2025 - 1 Jan 2030 Over 5 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
EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WOODBRIDGE
Postcode
IP12 1RT
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH63 East Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Melton
Westminster Constituency
Suffolk Coastal

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OPUS PEOPLE SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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