Award

CP2212-22. Recruitment Advertising Agency Provision

DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

18 Oct 2022 at 11:25

Tender

08 Jun 2022 at 10:25

Summary of the contracting process

Devon County Council has completed a tender process for the provision of recruitment advertising agency services under the title "CP2212-22. Recruitment Advertising Agency Provision". The procurement falls under the services category and aims to secure a single supplier to address the recruitment advertising needs of both the council and its partner organisations. The contract was awarded to Penna Plc on 27th September 2022. The procurement method used was an open procedure and the tender has now been completed.

This tender opportunity from Devon County Council presents a chance for businesses in the advertising services industry to engage with a prominent public sector buyer. Companies offering digital marketing, social media advertising, employer branding, and recruitment-related services are well-suited to compete for this contract. The contract period extends to 2026, with potential renewal opportunities. Interested businesses should note the submission deadline was on 13th July 2022 and ensure alignment with the specified award criteria emphasizing quality and presentation factors alongside price considerations.

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Notice Title

CP2212-22. Recruitment Advertising Agency Provision

Notice Description

To recruit staff effectively, DCC needs to access a broad range of recruitment advertising and other resource related services, making use of several different kinds of approaches to attract the most suitable candidates, both to fill its own needs and those of the not-for-profit partner organisations with which we work. DCC is looking to appoint a single supplier to provide its recruitment advertising requirements.

Lot Information

Lot 1

To recruit staff effectively, DCC needs to access a broad range of recruitment advertising and other resource related services, making use of several different kinds of approaches to attract the most suitable candidates, both to fill its own needs and those of the not-for-profit partner organisations with which we work. DCC is looking to appoint a single supplier to provide its recruitment advertising requirements.

Renewal: This is likely to be renewed to enable a new contract to begin upon expiry of this contract in 2026.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-034420
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029295-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79341000 - Advertising services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Oct 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jul 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Sep 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
It is new contract would be tendered every four years, dependant upon DCC requirements.

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Miss Louise Baker
Contact Email
louise.k.baker@devon.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1392383000

Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX2 4QD
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK4 Devon, TLK43 Devon CC

Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Newtown and St Leonard's
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PENNA

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