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Job Advertising

SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL

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22 May 2025 at 15:05

Summary of the contracting process

Surrey County Council, identified as a public authority in sub-central government, has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Job Advertising" in the services category. This contract involves the provision of standard postings and enhanced services to facilitate the recruitment of hard-to-fill roles not covered by Connect2Surrey. The procurement method utilised was direct, set below threshold without competition, indicating a straightforward contract award to GUARDIAN NEWS & MEDIA LIMITED. The contract, valued at £66,250 with a gross amount of £79,500, became active on 6th May 2025 and will remain in effect until 5th May 2026. Key locations affected include regions UKJ25 and UKJ26 in the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for organisations specialising in advertising services, particularly those capable of enhancing visibility for recruitment efforts. Large businesses with experience in delivering creative and effective recruitment advertising solutions are well-suited to competing for similar opportunities with Surrey County Council and other public authorities. Establishing a track record with governmental bodies in sub-central regions can pave the way for advantageous partnerships and further contracting possibilities, especially in sectors lacking competitive bidding. The strategic relationship with media entities like GUARDIAN NEWS & MEDIA LIMITED exemplifies the potential for success in direct procurement settings.

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Notice Title

Job Advertising

Notice Description

The contract is to supply an agreed number of standard postings along with additional enhancements for roles that are difficult to fill and cannot be filled through Connect2Surrey.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051ef1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025213-2025
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

79341000 - Advertising services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£66,250 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
5 May 2025 - 5 May 2026 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
SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementpmo@eastsussex.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
REIGATE
Postcode
RH2 8EF
Post Town
Redhill
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ26 East Surrey
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Reigate and Banstead
Electoral Ward
South Park & Woodhatch
Westminster Constituency
Reigate

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GUARDIAN NEWS & MEDIA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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