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Interim Legal Recruitment

OXFORD CITY COUNCIL

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27 Aug 2025 at 08:10

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by Oxford City Council, focused on securing services for "Interim Legal Recruitment" under the industry category of recruitment services. Located in Oxford, UK, the procurement was awarded on 27th August 2025, with the contract period spanning from 8th September 2025 to 31st March 2026. As the process is categorised as 'below threshold', it operated under a less formal regulatory framework, and the procurement stage is marked complete with a contract currently active. The award, valued at £43,560 gross, was granted to Venn Group Limited, a large-scale supplier based in London, known for their expertise in recruitment.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in legal recruitment services, particularly those skilled in providing locum commercial lawyers. The successful completion and ongoing nature of such contracts can aid businesses in enhancing their portfolio, showcasing their capability to meet government requirements and expanding their geographic reach in the public sector. Companies with a strong presence in recruitment and a capability to provide specialised legal personnel would find this contract beneficial for growing their business and establishing a foothold in government procurement markets.

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Notice Title

Interim Legal Recruitment

Notice Description

Locum Commercial Lawyer for Legal Services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058e26
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051433-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
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
£36,300 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
7 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 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
OXFORD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@oxford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORD
Postcode
OX1 1BX
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Oxford
Electoral Ward
Holywell
Westminster Constituency
Oxford West and Abingdon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VENN GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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