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Estates Recruitment Campaign

DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

ContractAmendment

22 Jan 2026 at 09:59

Award

12 Dec 2025 at 09:48

Summary of the contracting process

The open public procurement contracting process, managed by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), centred around the "Estates Recruitment Campaign". This initiative involves the recruitment of an SEO Estate Programme Manager and two HEO Project Manager roles. With its primary location in Bristol, United Kingdom, the contract falls under the industry category of recruitment services, tagged with the CPV code 79600000. The procurement method was limited due to its nature of being below the threshold, with the details of the contract last amended on 20th January 2026. The procurement stage has seen a contract amendment, indicating ongoing process management, with key dates including the amendment published on 22nd January 2026. The contract period began on 21st January 2026, with a forecasted end date extending one year from its commencement.

This contract provides fertile ground for growth opportunities for recruitment businesses capable of supporting central government initiatives. Large recruitment agencies, particularly those with expertise in estate management and project management roles, are well-suited to meet the requirements. The engagement of Hays Recruitment Services Limited as the supplier demonstrates the potential for substantial professional service contracts in the public sector. Businesses looking to expand into governmental recruitment services will find this procurement an excellent case study of successful tendering in the industry, offering a blueprint for future opportunities. The total contract value of £47,346 (net) underscores the financial viability and prospects available within this category of public procurement.

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Notice Title

Estates Recruitment Campaign

Notice Description

This requirement is for a recruitment company to support the recruitment of 1 SEO Estate Programme Manager role and 2 HEO Project Manager roles.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f476
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005604-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK10 - Contract Change Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited 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
£47,346 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
21 Jan 2026 - 8 Dec 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY
Contact Name
Katie Leyshon-Breeze
Contact Email
commercialenquiries@dvsa.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS5 0DA
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Lawrence Hill
Westminster Constituency
Bristol East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HAYS RECRUITMENT SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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