Award

Strategic Recruitment Partner

EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL

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20 Feb 2025 at 12:10

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20 Feb 2025 at 12:04

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14 Feb 2025 at 16:21

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14 Feb 2025 at 16:19

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14 Feb 2025 at 16:19

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14 Feb 2025 at 16:13

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14 Feb 2025 at 16:09

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14 Feb 2025 at 16:09

Award

14 Feb 2025 at 15:30

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03 Apr 2024 at 08:39

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03 Apr 2024 at 08:39

Tender

08 Mar 2024 at 13:50

Summary of the contracting process

East Suffolk Council is seeking a Strategic Recruitment Partner to deliver strategic and operational support in appointing both permanent and temporary roles across various services and levels. This contract falls under the business services category, specifically law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. The procurement process has advanced to the award stage, with the procurement method identified as 'open procedure' and is covered by the GPA regulations. Key deadlines include a revised submission date for tenders of 26 April 2024, which extends from an earlier deadline of 12 April 2024. The estimated value for this contract is significantly updated to £5,000,000. The contract period is expected to start on 1 June 2024 and conclude on 31 May 2029. The location of the service delivery is in Lowestoft, UKH14 region, United Kingdom.

The tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in recruitment, HR consultancy, and those providing comprehensive staffing solutions. Serving as a Strategic Recruitment Partner for East Suffolk Council, businesses can expect a robust and long-term partnership with significant financial implications, supporting the Council's extensive staffing requirements. Companies with expertise in managing large, cross-functional staffing needs and a strong track record in recruitment services would find this tender highly suitable. Additionally, firms capable of delivering scalable recruitment solutions with a blend of strategic insight and operational efficiency are encouraged to compete for this lucrative contract.

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Notice Title

Strategic Recruitment Partner

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.

Lot Information

Lot 1

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
ocds-h6vhtk-0446dd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006150-2025
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

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

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£777,245 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
31 May 2024 - 31 May 2029 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL
Contact Name
Procurement
Contact Email
samantha.cook@eastsuffolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1502523673

Buyer Location

Locality
LOWESTOFT
Postcode
NR33 0EQ
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH63 East Suffolk
Delivery Location
TLH14 Suffolk CC

Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Kirkley & Pakefield
Westminster Constituency
Lowestoft

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OPUS PEOPLE SOLUTIONS

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