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Recruitment Advertising Solution for Eductaion - Y24004

COMMERCIAL SERVICES KENT LTD (T/A KENT TEACH)

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

16 May 2024 at 15:05

Tender

23 Jan 2024 at 12:07

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contracting process for the "Recruitment Advertising Solution for Education" tender is being led by Commercial Services Kent Ltd. The procurement is classified under recruitment services within the services category and is being procured through an open procedure. The tender, with the title "Recruitment Advertising Solution for Education - Y24004," is in the active stage as of January 23, 2024. The procurement is located in South East England and aims to provide a cost-effective recruitment advertising solution to schools in Kent. The tender period ends on February 27, 2024, with a bid opening at 10:00 AM.

This tender for the Recruitment Advertising Solution for Education presents an opportunity for businesses, especially SMEs, looking to provide recruitment services. Companies well-suited to compete in this tender are those with experience in the education sector and a focus on service quality, social value, sustainability, and competitive pricing. The procurement method being open allows for wider participation, creating a level playing field for businesses seeking growth opportunities through public contracts.

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Notice Title

Recruitment Advertising Solution for Eductaion - Y24004

Notice Description

Kent-Teach, a trading unit of Commercial Services, was founded in 2000 to deliver a cost effective recruitment advertising solution to schools across Kent and the surrounding areas. Working with 95% of Kent schools and by utilising an audience of 200,000 members, the site receives over 3 million visits each year. They are the established market leader in Kent for Education vacancies, supporting customers to fill their vacancies with talented staff members.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Kent-Teach, a trading unit of Commercial Services, was founded in 2000 to deliver a costeffective recruitment advertising solution to schools across Kent and the surrounding areas. Working with 95% of Kent schools and by utilising an audience of 200,000 members, the site receives over 3 million visits each year. They are the established market leader in Kent for Education vacancies, supporting customers to fill their vacancies with talented staff members. Additional information: This notice is to advise of the Authority to terminate this procurement without award due to the lack of a commercially viable solution from the tender process presenting itself to the Authority

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0433b0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015616-2024
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
Not specified

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
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 May 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 May 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Unsuccessful
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COMMERCIAL SERVICES KENT LTD (T/A KENT TEACH)
Additional Buyers

COMMERCIAL SERVICES KENT TD (T/A KENT TEACH)

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
csgprocurement@csltd.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1622476898, +44 162247698

Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MALLING
Postcode
ME19 4YT
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ46 West Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Tonbridge and Malling
Electoral Ward
Kings Hill
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

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