Planning

Provision of Managed Recruitment Services

LONDON & QUADRANT HOUSING TRUST

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PlanningUpdate

02 Feb 2026 at 16:39

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

20 Jan 2026 at 14:55

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London & Quadrant Housing Trust is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Provision of Managed Recruitment Services." This process pertains to the recruitment services industry and involves the exploration of managed service delivery models, supply-chain management, and technology systems for recruitment management across the UK. A preliminary market engagement (PME) notice has been issued, inviting interested suppliers to send expressions of interest by 2nd February 2026. The engagement aims to understand the market's capabilities without initiating a formal competition, with a potential procurement phase to follow if deemed appropriate. The project has a significant budget set at £3,000,000 and anticipates a contract period starting from 1st March 2026 to 1st March 2029, with a possible extension to 2031. The opportunity particularly targets small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) for their suitability.

This tender offers a promising opportunity for businesses specialising in recruitment services and related technology solutions, particularly those capable of delivering managed service models and robust supply-chain management capabilities. Companies that develop or have established recruitment platforms, ensuring compliance and workflow management, could find this opportunity conducive for business growth. The extensive contract value and duration provide a stable engagement with a notable public authority, affording exposure and credibility in the public sector. SMEs, in particular, are encouraged to participate due to the tender’s structuring to support smaller business operations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Managed Recruitment Services

Notice Description

The Authority wishes to explore the market's ability to offer: Managed service delivery models for recruitment Supply-chain management capability Technology systems/platforms used to manage recruitment demand, workflows, compliance and reporting General market capability, innovations and solution maturity The engagement will not request or consider: Detailed pricing information Proprietary or sensitive solution design Commercial bids Input that could distort future competition These safeguards are required to prevent unfair advantage and maintain equal treatment, in line with Section 16.

Planning Information

Suppliers wishing to participate should email: Mikecapper@lqgroup.org.uk Subject line: "PME - Managed Recruitment Services" Please include: Organisation name Contact name and email Confirmation that you provide (or are developing) a managed recruitment service or supporting technology solution Suppliers may also submit clarification questions during the engagement period. Responses that contain non‑confidential information relevant to fair competition will be shared transparently in future tender documentation. Further Information This notice is not a call for competition. The Authority may or may not proceed to a procurement exercise following PME. A Tender Notice will be published separately if procurement proceeds. The Authority reserves the right to limit or structure engagement depending on supplier volume.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060a26
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009158-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Feb 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Feb 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 1 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON & QUADRANT HOUSING TRUST
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E15 4PN
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

Further Information

Notice Documents

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