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Recruitment & Retention Agreement

DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY

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26 Apr 2021 at 13:19

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Summary of the contracting process

The DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY is currently engaged in a selective tender process for a Recruitment & Retention Agreement within the job advertising services sector. This procurement is classified under the CPV code 79610000, focusing on placement services of personnel. The procurement is taking place in Salisbury, United Kingdom, with the contract value set at £40,000. The award was signed on 23 April 2021, and suppliers are required to demonstrate creativity and innovation, alongside a methodical approach to fulfil the specific requirements of the Laboratory.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in recruitment and advertising services to expand their client base. Companies with a proven track record in similar service delivery, particularly those that can showcase innovative approaches to recruitment, would be well-suited to compete for this award. As the contracting authority is a national or federal entity, successful bidders could establish a lasting relationship with the DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY, paving the way for future contracts in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Recruitment & Retention Agreement

Notice Description

Job advertising service

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02aa33
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008898-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted
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

79610000 - Placement services of personnel

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£40,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Apr 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY
Contact Name
Julie Hudson
Contact Email
jhudson@dstl.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1980956921

Buyer Location

Locality
SALISBURY
Postcode
SP4 0JQ
Post Town
Salisbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley
Westminster Constituency
Salisbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PENNA

Further Information

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