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Recruitment Support

BANK OF ENGLAND

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11 Nov 2025 at 10:47

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Bank of England, a public authority within the central government, has concluded a procurement process titled "Recruitment Support" for the provision of recruitment services, categorised under the main procurement category of services. This contract, identified by tender ID CON/1001965, was processed via a procurement method classified as "Below threshold - unknown". The procurement, based in London, was completed with the contract awarded on 11th November 2025, running from 18th August 2025 to 17th August 2026, with a total gross amount of £45,000 (net £37,500).

This tender is a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in recruitment services, particularly those familiar with providing services to key governmental institutions. Companies like Harnham Search and Selection Limited, the awarded supplier, who have the capability and scale to manage large contracts, especially in the public sector, would be well-suited to engage in such procurements. This contract presents an ideal growth path for recruitment firms aiming to strengthen their portfolio by working with esteemed clients such as the Bank of England and leveraging this collaboration for further industry credibility and expansion opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Recruitment Support

Notice Description

For the provision of recruitment support

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05de6e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072687-2025
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
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
£37,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Nov 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Aug 20258 months ago
Contract Period
17 Aug 2025 - 17 Aug 2026 6-12 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
BANK OF ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC2R 8AH
Post Town
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Walbrook
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HARNHAM SEARCH AND SELECTION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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