Tender

ITT for the Provision of Recruitment Services for Change

ROCHDALE BOROUGHWIDE HOUSING LIMITED

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Summary of the contracting process

Rochdale Boroughwide Housing Limited, a public authority operating within the sub-central government sector in the United Kingdom, is actively seeking to procure strategic recruitment services through an open procurement procedure. This tender, titled "ITT for the Provision of Recruitment Services for Change," focuses on industries including technology, architecture and design, and data disciplines. The procurement pertains to the UKD region with the tender submission deadline set for 19 August 2025. The enquiry period is open until 15 August 2025, with award decisions expected by 17 September 2025. The contract will commence on 22 September 2025 and may extend up to four years, allowing for two additional 12-month renewal options, reflecting an increase to the potential contract value to £1,200,000 GBP.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for recruitment agencies, particularly those experienced in providing interim and permanent professional staffing solutions. With a focus on transformation and programme delivery, businesses that excel in technological and data-driven environments are particularly well-suited to compete. Companies of all sizes, including small and medium enterprises (SMEs), are encouraged to participate by registering their interest via the Chest Portal. By securing this contract, businesses can solidify their presence in the public sector, enhance their portfolio, and ensure steady growth through long-term collaboration with a prominent housing authority.

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Notice Title

ITT for the Provision of Recruitment Services for Change

Notice Description

We are seeking to procure the services of an additional strategic recruitment partner to support the supply of high-quality interim and permanent professionals across transformation and programme delivery, technology, architecture and design, and data disciplines.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056530
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045389-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
21 Sep 2025 - 21 Sep 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROCHDALE BOROUGHWIDE HOUSING LIMITED
Contact Name
RBH Procurement
Contact Email
rbh.procurement@rbh.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ROCHDALE
Postcode
OL16 2UP
Post Town
Oldham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD37 Greater Manchester North East
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Rochdale
Electoral Ward
Central Rochdale
Westminster Constituency
Rochdale

Further Information

Notice Documents

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