Award

ICT Recruitment Agency

OXFORD DIRECT SERVICES LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

14 Mar 2025 at 13:49

Award

14 Mar 2025 at 13:42

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Oxford Direct Services Limited focuses on recruiting for ICT roles within their Corporate Services Team. This process, titled "ICT Recruitment Agency", falls under the services industry category and is located in Oxford, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is the Award stage, having been concluded on 14th March 2025. The contract worth £42,000 with a gross value of £50,400 commenced on 2nd April 2025 and will run until 1st April 2026. The method of procurement used was direct, below the threshold without competition, indicating a more streamlined and targeted approach.

This tender opens significant opportunities for businesses specialising in recruitment services, particularly those with capabilities in the ICT sector. SMEs, such as Portare Solutions Limited, which was awarded the contract, demonstrate that smaller firms with specific expertise and capabilities are well-suited to compete. The focus on fixed-fee contracts for a defined period offers stability and clarity for businesses looking to expand their public sector portfolio, particularly those experienced in delivering high-quality recruitment services in a competitive market.

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Notice Title

ICT Recruitment Agency

Notice Description

ODS is requires a specialist recruitment agency for 6 roles in the Corporate Services Team. ODS require a retained recruitment contract with fixed fees. The contract will run for a maximum of 12 months and will not be extended.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ed52
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009452-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£42,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2025 - 1 Apr 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OXFORD DIRECT SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
odsprocurement@odsgroup.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORD
Postcode
OX4 2HH
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Oxford
Electoral Ward
Temple Cowley
Westminster Constituency
Oxford East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PORTARE SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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