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Suffolk Recruitment Campaign

THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR SUFFOLK

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Award

10 Oct 2025 at 12:34

Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process by The Police and Crime Commissioner for Suffolk involved the Suffolk Recruitment Campaign, focusing on marketing services. This initiative aimed to continue Suffolk's Proud to Serve campaign to recruit new officers and transferees, with the procurement process in the 'award' stage as of 10th October 2025. The project, valued at £60,000, started on 29th September 2025 and extends to 31st March 2026. The contract was signed with supplier Spring, a large entity located in Southwold, United Kingdom. The procurement method was 'limited', indicating a below threshold competition targeting specific suppliers, underscoring a strategic and focused hiring approach in the region of Ipswich.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses in the marketing services sector, specifically those specialising in recruitment campaigns for governmental bodies. Companies experienced in handling sub-central government projects and capable of delivering effective recruitment marketing strategies can significantly benefit from such contracts. The requirement for a specialised marketing agency aligns with larger firms that have proven expertise and resources to support major recruitment initiatives within the public sector, thus allowing them to leverage their capabilities to assist in critical public sector recruitment efforts.

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Notice Title

Suffolk Recruitment Campaign

Notice Description

Procurement of a marketing agency to support in the continuation of Suffolk's Proud to Serve marketing campaign to recruitment new officers and transferees.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05acc0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064181-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited 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

79342000 - Marketing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£50,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
28 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
THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR SUFFOLK
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
holly.hayward@norfolk.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
IPSWICH
Postcode
IP5 3QS
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH63 East Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Martlesham & Purdis Farm
Westminster Constituency
Suffolk Coastal

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SPRING

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