This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

26 Aug 2025 at 15:28

Tender

19 Feb 2025 at 10:40

Summary of the contracting process

The Recruitment Framework 2025, managed by Gentoo Group, focuses on providing recruitment services spanning five key lots, including areas like Property, Building and Housing, and Information Technology. This service-oriented contract falls under the industry category of recruitment services and is situated in the UKC23 region. The process follows an open procurement method, culminating in the award stage on 26th August 2025. Contracts across these lots have been actively signed as of 1st August 2025, indicating their commencement. The framework initially reached the tender stage with bids accepted electronically until 26th March 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in providing quality recruitment services, fostering potential growth through multi-year contracts, and a structured lot bidding system allowing up to five awards per supplier. Large recruitment firms, particularly those experienced in serving public sector clients, stand to benefit greatly from participating. The open procedure offers a competitive edge to firms valuing quality, price competitiveness, and social value in their offerings, contributing to wider economic participation and business growth.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Recruitment Framework 2025

Notice Description

Recruitment framework Lots 1-5

Lot Information

Property, Building and Housing

Recruitment for Property, Building and Housing

Options: 2 x 12 month extension

Renewal: 2 x 12 month extensions

Professional and General administration

Recruitment for Professional and General administration

Options: 2 x 12 month extension

Renewal: 2 x 12 months

Information Technology

Recruitment for Information Technology

Options: 2 x 12 month extension

Renewal: 2 x 12 months

Supported Housing

Recruitment for Supported Housing

Options: 2 x 12 month extension

Renewal: 2 x 12 months

Executive

Recruitment for Executives

Options: 2 x 12 month extension

Renewal: 2 x 12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e3bf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051328-2025
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

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Aug 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Aug 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
4 year

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Gentoo Group
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR3 3XR
Postcode Area
Sunderland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
TLC23 Sunderland

Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Doxford
Westminster Constituency
Houghton and Sunderland South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
19
Supplier Names

Access Computer Consulting Plc

Adecco

CDM Recruitment Ltd

Castle Peak Group

Castlefield Recruitment

GatenbySanderson Ltd

Hays Specialist Recruitment Ltd

K L Talent Solutions Ltd

Michael Page

Nigel Wright

Northern Recruitment Group

Randstad Solutions Limited

Recruit with Purpose Ltd

Recruitment Direct

Reed Talent Solutions

Sellick Partnership

Staffscanner

Think Property Services

Trevella Jobs

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