Tender

Disability and Diversity and Inclusion Advertising

OFGEM

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

04 Mar 2026 at 14:18

UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Tender

03 Nov 2025 at 12:06

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Ofgem, a sub-central government public authority, concerns a tender titled "Disability and Diversity and Inclusion Advertising". The procurement falls under the industry categories of recruitment and business services, and is located in the United Kingdom, specifically in London. As of 3rd November 2025, the process was in the Tender stage, with key dates such as the tender closing on 11th November 2025 and potential contract commencement on 1st December 2025, lasting until 30th November 2028. The procurement method used was an open competition, tailored for below threshold values, inviting electronic submissions by noon on the closing date.

This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for firms specialising in recruitment services with expertise in Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion platforms. The project's emphasis on diversity strategies aligns with firms capable of enriching Ofgem's initiatives and providing unlimited annual job postings and content. The procurement is tailored for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSE), promoting equity and inclusivity. With a budget estimate of approximately £48,000, businesses adept in creating vibrant and inclusive advertising campaigns and platforms may find substantial potential to expand their portfolio and impact.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Disability and Diversity and Inclusion Advertising

Notice Description

This procurement is for the recruitment of an Equality Diversity and Inclusion platform that will allow for unlimited job postings each year and content to enable Ofgem to align with its Diversity and Inclusion strategy. Further information can be found in the attached ITT document.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d8db
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019515-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£48,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£48,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 2026Today
Submission Deadline
11 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OFGEM
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4PU
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Further Information

Notice Documents

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