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Recruitment Question Support

CROWN PROSECUTION SERVICE

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23 Dec 2025 at 12:50

Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has completed its procurement process titled "Recruitment Question Support", focusing on supporting its Strategic Resourcing Team with recruitment questions. This procurement falls under the industry category of business services, specifically law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security, with services intended to be delivered across the United Kingdom. The contract was awarded to MEET AND ENGAGE LTD, a large company based in Manchester. This direct procurement, conducted below the threshold without competition, culminated in a contract that commenced on 19th December 2025 and is set to end on 19th March 2027.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in recruitment and consulting services, particularly those experienced in assisting with strategic resource management for public sector organisations. Companies with expertise in these areas are well-suited to benefit from such contracts, as they provide opportunities for growth and increased engagement with government agencies. This procurement method ensures a streamlined process for qualified businesses to leverage their capabilities and expand their portfolio within the central government sector.

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Notice Title

Recruitment Question Support

Notice Description

Supporting the CPS Strategic Resourcing Team with recruitment questions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fc83
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085817-2025
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

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£30,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
19 Dec 2025 - 19 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CROWN PROSECUTION SERVICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercialinbox@cps.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9EA
Post Town
South West 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
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MEET AND ENGAGE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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