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Graduate Recruitment Program

CLARION HOUSING GROUP

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21 Oct 2025 at 14:40

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was conducted by Clarion Housing Group, a sub-central government public authority based in London, UK. It involved the "Graduate Recruitment Program" for recruiting graduates in development, property, and housing directorates. This tender falls under the services industry category with a focus on recruitment services. The contract was directly awarded without competitive bidding, classified under CPV code 79600000. Key dates include the contract's active start on 2nd October 2025, with an end date set for 30th June 2026 and an optional extension to 30th June 2027. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract now active.

This tender presents potential growth opportunities for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in recruitment services, especially those capable of fulfilling roles related to property and housing. With a total contract value of £67,800, businesses can leverage this opportunity to enhance their portfolios and establish strong links within the public sector. Christowe Ltd trading as Acrobat Talent, an SME, was the awarded supplier, indicative of the suitability for smaller firms with the necessary expertise in graduate recruitment and related services.

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Notice Title

Graduate Recruitment Program

Notice Description

Recruitment of 9 X Graduates for development, property and housing directorates

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d0e6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067182-2025
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
SME

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
£56,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
1 Oct 2025 - 30 Jun 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
CLARION HOUSING GROUP
Contact Name
Ejiro Arthur-Dede
Contact Email
procurement@clarionhg.com
Contact Phone
02038400737

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
NW1 7QX
Post Town
North West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Regent's Park
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CHRISTOWE LTD TRADING AS ACROBAT TALENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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