This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

ContractAmendment

02 Jun 2026 at 15:00

Award

13 Oct 2025 at 15:28

Award

26 Aug 2025 at 15:50

Award

14 Aug 2025 at 17:12

Summary of the contracting process

Sellafield Limited, a sub-central government public authority located in Warrington, UK, is managing a procurement process for "Recruitment Services for Cyber", specifically catering to Cyber Security personnel. The most recent amendment to this contract, dated 2nd June 2026, addresses unforeseen circumstances impacting the service delivery timeline, with contractual amendments effective from 1st July 2026 to 31st March 2027. The award process previously involved a direct procurement method due to critical time-bound requirements, as evidenced by earlier contracts awarded to Ibex Recruitment Limited, a large-scale supplier located in Windsor, UK, processing from September 2025 to March 2026.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in recruitment services, particularly those with expertise in the Cyber Security domain. Given the nature of the contract's extension and its direct award process, companies capable of swiftly responding to critical recruitment needs, including SMEs that can efficiently provide niche Cyber talent, may find substantial growth opportunities. As ongoing procurement for additional roles is anticipated, agile recruitment firms with capabilities to meet Sellafield Limited's rigorous vetting requirements could gain a competitive edge in securing future contracts.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Recruitment Services for Cyber

Notice Description

Recruitment Services for Cyber Security personnel.

Procurement Information

Critical timebound requirement to ensure the business recruits critical cyber resource for commencement in role by Dec 2025. A further procurement will be competed in the near future (RtM TBC) for fulfilment of remaining cyber roles for FY 26/27.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05886c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051961-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK10 - Contract Change Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Aug 20251 years ago
Contract Period
10 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Sellafield Limited
Additional Buyers

SELLAFIELD LIMITED

Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
WARRINGTON
Postcode
WA3 6GR
Postcode Area
Warrington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD61 Warrington
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Birchwood
Westminster Constituency
Warrington North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

IBEX RECRUITMENT LTD

Ibex Recruitment Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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