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The Sunday Times Online Jobs Credits

CORPORATE OFFICER OF THE HOUSE OF LORDS

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19 May 2025 at 21:18

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, managed by the Corporate Officer of the House of Lords, was initiated to acquire services under the title "The Sunday Times Online Jobs Credits". This process was aimed at procuring 25 credits for advertising job postings on the Sunday Times Online. As a direct procurement, categorized under 'services', the process did not involve competition and fell below the threshold. The contract was awarded to News UK & Ireland Ltd, a large supplier based in London. The contract is active and spans from 1st May 2025 to 30th April 2026, having been signed on 29th April 2025. The procurement was conducted under legal basis UKPGA 2023/54, with the award made official on 19th May 2025. This was a 'complete' stage process, indicating all elements have been finalised.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in digital recruitment and job advertisement platforms. Large-scale operations like News UK & Ireland Ltd who can efficiently manage such services and have robust structures for job advertisement publishing are well-suited for this contract type. Although the specific procurement method excluded competition, it highlights the potential market for online job advertisement solutions in government sectors. Therefore, businesses focusing on or wishing to expand into government contracting for digital services may find growth prospects by aligning with requirements similar to those captured in this process. Businesses with the capability to meet service needs without a competitive bid process may find such direct procurement opportunities particularly viable.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Sunday Times Online Jobs Credits

Notice Description

Provision of 25 credits to advertise job postings on the Sunday Times Online.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0517ba
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022906-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without 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
£18,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CORPORATE OFFICER OF THE HOUSE OF LORDS
Contact Name
Emily James
Contact Email
pcd@parliament.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 0AA
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NEWS UK & IRELAND

Further Information

Notice Documents

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