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SIFT Recruitment Licenses_2025-2028

WEST MIDLANDS FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY

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04 Nov 2025 at 09:47

Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority has completed a procurement process for the project titled "SIFT Recruitment Licenses_2025-2028". This involves a three-year licence for the Test Partnership Assessment for Firefighters, covering the period from 1st November 2025 to 31st October 2028. The procurement, classified under the services category, was conducted through a direct method without competition as it fell below the threshold. Key stakeholders include the buyer, West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority, based in Birmingham, and the awarded supplier, HR SOLUTIONS HUB LTD, located in Totnes. The contract was signed on 29th October 2025 and will be active until 30th September 2028, encompassing various regions across the United Kingdom such as the North East, North West, and Midlands, among others.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, especially for large-scale enterprises specialising in recruitment services. The comprehensive scope across multiple UK regions allows suppliers to extend their reach and consolidate their position in the public sector. Companies possessing expertise in organisational assessments and licencing can greatly benefit from participating in such partnerships, leveraging the stability and duration of the contract to enhance their service offerings and market reputation.

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Notice Title

SIFT Recruitment Licenses_2025-2028

Notice Description

Test Partnership Assessment for Firefighter three-year licence from 1/11/2025 - 31/10/2028

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d985
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070690-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£30,780 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Oct 20253 months ago
Contract Period
30 Oct 2025 - 30 Sep 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST MIDLANDS FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
kenton.bryant@wmfs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B7 4HW
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
Nechells
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HR SOLUTIONS HUB

Further Information

Notice Documents

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