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Recruitment Partner Renewal

Consumer Council for Water

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

13 Feb 2026 at 11:10

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

24 Oct 2025 at 15:45

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Consumer Council for Water has concluded the procurement process to find a strategic recruitment partner, with GI GROUP RECRUITMENT LTD being selected as the supplier. This contract award, valued at £368,000 excluding VAT, aims to secure recruitment services across multiple regions in the United Kingdom. The procurement followed an open procedure and targets strategic recruitment needs for the organisation. Significant deadlines include the standstill period ending on 24 February 2026, followed by the contract's scheduled commencement on 27 February 2026 and running potentially until 26 February 2030, should renewal options be utilised.

This tender presents ample opportunities for large recruitment agencies to showcase their capabilities in delivering high-quality staffing solutions for a prominent client in the public sector. The competitive nature of the tender, which saw seven bids make it to the final stage, indicates fertile ground for agencies proficient in recruitment services, human resources management consultancy, staff development, and training services. Businesses with expertise in offering flexible, transparent, and partnership-oriented recruitment services across various functional roles are well-positioned to seize such opportunities for growth. Additionally, suppliers with suitable insurances and a proven record in providing quality assurance and demonstrating cross-functional expertise were favourable in this procurement competition.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Recruitment Partner Renewal

Notice Description

CCW is looking for a recruitment agency to become a strategic partner to get us the right talent and at the right time.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d399
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013310-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services

79600000 - Recruitment services

79633000 - Staff development services

80511000 - Staff training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£368,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£368,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£368,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jan 20267 months ago
Contract Period
27 Feb 2026 - 26 Feb 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Consumer Council for Water
Additional Buyers

CCW

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

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B2 4BH
Postcode Area
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GI GROUP RECRUITMENT LTD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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