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SEO Finance Business Partner Recruitment Campaign

DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY

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13 May 2025 at 08:14

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "SEO Finance Business Partner Recruitment Campaign" was conducted by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency, a central government public authority based in Bristol, United Kingdom. This tender, classified under the services industry category, specifically focused on recruitment services for finance business partners. The procurement stage was completed with an "award" being made to Hays Specialist Recruitment Ltd. The limited procurement method was used, indicating a below threshold with limited competition process. Key dates include the contract's start date of 16th April 2025, with an expected end date on 15th October 2025. This contract was signed on 15th April 2025, with notice publication occurring on 13th May 2025.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in recruitment services to enhance their engagement with central government contracts. With the successful bidder being a large-scale agency, Hays Specialist Recruitment Ltd, it suggests that businesses capable of providing specialised, high-level recruitment services are well-suited for such opportunities. Companies with similar capabilities and expertise in handling government contracts, especially those offering niche talent acquisition services, may find lucrative expansion prospects in future tenders within this segment of the public sector.

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Notice Title

SEO Finance Business Partner Recruitment Campaign

Notice Description

Recruitment service for 3 finance business partners

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051193
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020691-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£38,884 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
15 Apr 2025 - 15 Oct 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercialenquiries@dvsa.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS5 0DA
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Lawrence Hill
Westminster Constituency
Bristol East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HAYS SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT

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