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Recruitment Agency Contract

EAST SUFFOLK SERVICES LIMITED

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

27 Feb 2026 at 09:46

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

19 Jan 2026 at 14:26

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

30 Oct 2025 at 13:03

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

East Suffolk Services Limited has completed the procurement process for a Recruitment Agency Contract, awarding it to Hales Group. The contract aims to provide recruitment services for temporary roles across various service levels to meet the staffing needs of East Suffolk Services Ltd. The procurement followed an open procedure method, aligning with the UK's Public Contract Regulations. The contract period commences on 25th February 2026 and ends on 24th February 2028, with an optional one-year extension. It is located in Woodbridge, United Kingdom, under the industry category of Recruitment Services, and the procurement process was in the Award stage as of February 2026.

The procurement provides ample business growth opportunities for recruitment agencies capable of managing and supporting a wide range of staffing needs. Any business offering recruitment services, particularly those adept at strategic and operational support in temporary appointments, can benefit. Large-scale recruitment firms like Hales Group have already succeeded, highlighting the potential for medium-sized enterprises in this sector to seize similar opportunities. The contract's substantial value and possible extension signal long-term prospects for collaboration with public authorities such as East Suffolk Services Ltd, encouraging businesses eager to establish or expand their footprint in recruitment services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Recruitment Agency Contract

Notice Description

East Suffolk Services Ltd ("ESSL", "the Company") is looking for a Recruitment Agency Provider to work with the Company providing strategic and operational support in the appointment of temporary roles across a variety of services and levels to proactively meet the company's staffing needs.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Optional additional extension of one year subject to supplier performance and funding.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d71a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017699-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79600000 - Recruitment services

79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£883,300 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£883,300 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£833,333 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£833,333 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Feb 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jan 20267 months ago
Contract Period
25 Feb 2026 - 24 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
EAST SUFFOLK SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
WOODBRIDGE
Postcode
IP12 1RT
Postcode Area
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
TLH14 Suffolk CC
Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Melton
Westminster Constituency
Suffolk Coastal

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

Hales Group

Hales Group Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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