Award

Recruitment

MIDLAND HEART LIMITED

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Award

29 Oct 2025 at 12:51

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Midland Heart Limited, a sub-central government public authority based in Birmingham, focuses on recruitment services. The process has reached the Award stage and involves services under the industry category of recruitment, specifically classified with the CPV code 79600000. The contract, now active, was awarded to Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment Limited, an SME based in Bolton. Key dates include a contract period starting on the 8th of September 2025 and concluding on the 30th of November 2025, with the contract signed on the 8th of September 2025. The procurement method was noted as below threshold with specifics unknown.

This procurement presents an attractive opportunity for businesses specialising in recruitment services, particularly those familiar with legal recruitment. It can significantly benefit SMEs like Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment Limited, highlighting the potential for similar agencies to advance their business by competing for such public sector contracts. Companies with expertise in providing interim staffing solutions and flexible recruitment services in the public sector will find such tenders conducive to their growth strategies. The contract’s relatively short duration may appeal to firms looking to engage in quick-turnaround projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Recruitment

Notice Description

Recruitment to an interim position.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d62e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069350-2025
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
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
£30,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Oct 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Sep 20252 months ago
Contract Period
7 Sep 2025 - 30 Nov 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MIDLAND HEART LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial.team@midlandheart.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 1LZ
Post Town
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

DOUGLAS SCOTT LEGAL RECRUITMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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