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Guardian Jobs Advertising (HOL)

CORPORATE OFFICER OF THE HOUSE OF LORDS

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06 Mar 2026 at 19:57

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the Corporate Officer of the House of Lords involves a completed contract for the provision of recruitment advertising services via the GuardianJobs website. This contract, titled "Guardian Jobs Advertising (HOL)," falls under the services category, specifically targeting recruitment services, and operates within the central government domain in London, UK. The procurement method employed was direct, using a below threshold approach without competition, and the contract is active from 24th February 2026 until 23rd February 2027. Guardian News & Media Ltd has been awarded the contract, with the agreement signed on 19th February 2026.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in recruitment advertising and media services, particularly those capable of effectively utilising online platforms to promote job vacancies. Large-scale enterprises like Guardian News & Media Ltd are ideally positioned to leverage their extensive reach and resources to fulfil such contracts, thus enabling them to expand their services within the public sector. Companies interested in similar opportunities should focus on establishing themselves as reliable providers of recruitment advertising solutions, particularly in central government sectors. This can foster growth potential by aligning with public sector needs and expanding their client base.

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Notice Title

Guardian Jobs Advertising (HOL)

Notice Description

Recruitment advertising via the GuardianJobs website on behalf of the House of Lords to advertise job opportunities.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0664c0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020653-2026
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
£8,872 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Feb 20263 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

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