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Corporate Services Recruitment Support

MERSEY AND WEST LANCASHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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15 Jan 2026 at 11:42

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process titled "Corporate Services Recruitment Support" was conducted by the Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, a central government public authority in the UK. This contract, focused on recruitment services, is classified under the services category (CPV 79600000). The procurement took place in the Prescot area (UKD71), with the contract award to GatenbySanderson Limited being finalised on 13th January 2026. The contract is active from 13th January 2026 to 12th July 2026, with an overall contract value of £19,440 GBP. The procurement method used was described as "Below threshold - unknown," indicating a more streamlined process under the UK legal basis 2023/54.

This procurement presents business growth opportunities by supplying recruitment support services, making it particularly appealing for businesses specialising in recruitment, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Such businesses could benefit from engaging with government contracts to enhance their profile within the public sector. Firms adept in advertising, candidate identification, and shortlisting are well-suited to engage in similar future tenders, allowing for potential market expansion and establishing longstanding relationships with public bodies like the NHS Trust.

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Notice Title

Corporate Services Recruitment Support

Notice Description

Corporate Services Recruitment Support. Costs include support with advertising, contacting suitable individuals, shortlisting etc.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060679
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003420-2026
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
SME

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
£16,200 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
13 Jan 2026 - 12 Jul 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
MERSEY AND WEST LANCASHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
purchasing@merseywestlancs.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PRESCOT
Postcode
L35 5DR
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Knowsley
Electoral Ward
Whiston and Cronton
Westminster Constituency
St Helens South and Whiston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GATENBYSANDERSON

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