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Guardian Jobs Advertising

CORPORATE OFFICER OF THE HOUSE OF LORDS

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26 Feb 2026 at 14:17

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process was conducted by the Corporate Officer of the House of Lords, a central government public authority, situated in London, United Kingdom. The contract titled "Guardian Jobs Advertising" falls under the Services category, specifically recruitment services, and involves subscription for advertising recruitment online through the Guardian jobs website. The direct procurement method was utilised, categorised as below threshold without competition. The procurement has moved through the award and contract stages, with all stages marked as complete. Key dates include the contract signing on 23rd February 2026, and the contract period spans from 24th February 2026 to 23rd February 2027. The location of services extends primarily over the UKI32 region.

These tender opportunities present significant growth potential for businesses focusing on or expanding into digital recruitment advertising services. Specifically, those with large-scale operations and established infrastructure for online job advertising would find this contract particularly suitable given the nature of the service. Guardian News & Media Ltd, with its notable expertise in media and job advertising, is the supplier engaged in this initiative. Companies of a similar stature or with the capability to deliver comparable services may consider exploring similar direct procurement opportunities with public authorities.

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Notice Title

Guardian Jobs Advertising

Notice Description

The Corporate Officer of the House of Lords (the "Authority") sought to procure a supplier to carry out subscription to advertise recruitment online via the Guardian jobs website.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065d24
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017386-2026
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

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£10,647 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
24 Feb 2026 - 23 Feb 2027 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
CORPORATE OFFICER OF THE HOUSE OF LORDS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 0AA
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

GUARDIAN NEWS & MEDIA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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