Tender

Tender for the provision of Recruitment Agency Preferred Supplier List (PSL) - Housing Plus Group

HOUSING PLUS GROUP

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Tender

16 Dec 2025 at 12:46

Summary of the contracting process

The Housing Plus Group, a public authority operating within the sub-central government framework, is conducting a procurement process for a Recruitment Agency Preferred Supplier List (PSL). This tender is categorised within the recruitment services industry and located in the UKG region of the United Kingdom, headquartered in Stafford. The process is currently in the tender stage, and it invites interested suppliers to express their interest by 16th January 2026, with enquiries concluding on 7th January 2026. The procurement method is a competitive flexible procedure, allowing for electronic submissions in English. The intended contract period begins on 1st April 2026 and can last up to five years, subject to supplier performance and renewal terms.

This tender provides significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in recruitment services across housing, central services, property maintenance, care, and catering sectors. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, with suitability criteria favouring their involvement. It's designed as a two-stage process where successful participants will tender for a position on the PSL, involving up to five distinct service areas. Bidders can compete for one or more lots, with quality holding a 60% weight in the evaluation alongside a 40% emphasis on cost. The structured approach promises robust business avenues, fostering diversity and inclusion, while ensuring transparency and value in recruitment activities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Tender for the provision of Recruitment Agency Preferred Supplier List (PSL) - Housing Plus Group

Notice Description

HPG is seeking to appoint a panel of specialist Service Providers to deliver the requirements set out in the specification. HPG is establishing a Preferred Supplier List (PSL) to support its recruitment and resourcing requirements for permanent, fixed term, and temporary staff across a range of service areas. The PSL is intended to: Ensure efficient sourcing of candidates across HPG Group. Maintain transparency, compliance, and value for money. Support high-quality service delivery to hiring managers. Promote diversity, inclusion, and social value in all recruitment activity. The contract will run for an initial period of two (2) years. At HPG's discretion, it may be extended for up to three (3) additional periods of one (1) year each, subject to satisfactory supplier performance, giving a maximum duration of five (5) years. For further details see the tender documents.

Lot Information

Housing Services

Housing Services, Neighbourhoods and Compliance Services

Renewal: The contract will run for an initial period of two (2) years. At HPG's discretion, it may be extended for up to three (3) additional periods of one (1) year each, subject to satisfactory supplier performance, giving a maximum duration of five (5) years.

Central Services

Central Services (HR, Finance, IT, Marketing, and other corporate support functions)

Renewal: The contract will run for an initial period of two (2) years. At HPG's discretion, it may be extended for up to three (3) additional periods of one (1) year each, subject to satisfactory supplier performance, giving a maximum duration of five (5) years.

Property Maintenance and Technical Services

Property Maintenance and Technical Services (trades such as electricians, plumbers, decorators, etc.)

Renewal: The contract will run for an initial period of two (2) years. At HPG's discretion, it may be extended for up to three (3) additional periods of one (1) year each, subject to satisfactory supplier performance, giving a maximum duration of five (5) years.

Care Services

Care Services (including nursing, residential, and domiciliary care roles)

Renewal: The contract will run for an initial period of two (2) years. At HPG's discretion, it may be extended for up to three (3) additional periods of one (1) year each, subject to satisfactory supplier performance, giving a maximum duration of five (5) years.

Catering Services

Catering and Hospitality Services

Renewal: The contract will run for an initial period of two (2) years. At HPG's discretion, it may be extended for up to three (3) additional periods of one (1) year each, subject to satisfactory supplier performance, giving a maximum duration of five (5) years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f6ac
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083338-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£1,925,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,925,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Dec 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jan 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HOUSING PLUS GROUP
Contact Name
Nathan Goodfellow
Contact Email
procurement@housingplusgroup.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
STAFFORD
Postcode
ST18 9AP
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
South Staffordshire
Electoral Ward
Penkridge North & Acton Trussell
Westminster Constituency
Stone, Great Wyrley and Penkridge

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