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Recruitment Partner Renewal

Consumer Council for Water

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

20 Oct 2026 at 08:47

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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 (CCW) procured a recruitment agency to act as its strategic recruitment partner. The service covers attracting and supplying high-quality candidates across CCW’s business areas and a range of cross-functional roles. The partner is expected to provide a dedicated, proactive team that understands CCW’s recruitment requirements, offers insight and suitable solutions, and helps develop the organisation’s employer brand and value proposition. The work is delivered across the United Kingdom. This is recruitment and talent acquisition work, rather than a general staffing requirement: the buyer sought an ongoing partnership tailored to its needs and capable of filling varied roles.

The procurement is complete and awarded following an open procedure. GI Group Recruitment Ltd was selected, and the contract was signed on 1 March 2026. The award was made on 28 January 2026. The contract runs from 1 March 2026 to 28 February 2028, with two possible one-year extensions, taking the maximum period to 28 February 2030. The total contract value is £368,000 excluding VAT (£460,000 including VAT). Bids were due by 28 November 2025, with questions due by 21 November 2025. Evaluation was based on quality: recruitment outcomes, delivery across cross-functional roles, talent sourcing, employer value proposition, team expertise and capacity with quality assurance, and selection criteria. The procurement comprised one lot; SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprises were considered suitable to compete.

For recruitment firms, the award shows demand at CCW for a strategic partner able to recruit across business functions, not simply fill a single specialist vacancy. A credible competitor would need to demonstrate a reliable supply of high-quality candidates for varied roles, strong recruitment outcomes and a dedicated team with the capacity and expertise to manage multiple recruitment needs. The buyer also valued proactive advice, effective selection methods and quality assurance, alongside the ability to understand its organisation and strengthen its employer value proposition and brand. The contract was open to SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprises, so the requirement was not limited to large suppliers. Applicants also needed substantial insurance cover: £10 million employers’ liability, £5 million public liability, and £2 million each for professional indemnity and product liability.

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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. This includes - An agile partner who can attract talent for all business streams. A proactive dedicated team to provide insight and correct solutions first time round. Attract and deliver high quality candidates. Develop a close working relationship to develop brand identity and really get to know CCW recruitment requirements.

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/098745-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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
£368,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Oct 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
28 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jan 20269 months ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Consumer Council for Water
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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 Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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