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Recruitment Services

LONDON BOROUGH OF ENFIELD

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09 Mar 2026 at 19:49

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Enfield conducted a procurement process titled "Recruitment Services," designed to support the Council's recruitment activities. This procurement fell under the services category, specifically targeting recruitment services, aligned with the CPV classification 79600000. The process utilised a direct procurement method below the threshold, notably without competition. The contract process reached the award and contract stage, with the award dated 9th March 2026. The contract, valued at £50,000, spans from 25th April 2025 to 24th April 2026, and services are to be delivered primarily within the UK, specifically focusing on the Enfield region (UKI54). The procurement falls under the legal basis prescribed by the UK legislation 2023/54.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses focused on providing recruitment services. Penna PLC, a large supplier, was awarded the contract, indicating openings for businesses with the capacity to handle substantial recruitment contracts. Enterprises specialising in recruitment services who can efficiently support local government needs without the necessity to partake in competitive bidding may find similar processes advantageous for growth. Such opportunities are particularly favourable for firms capable of delivering high-quality recruitment solutions within the stipulated timeframe and geographic considerations.

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Notice Title

Recruitment Services

Notice Description

Recruitment services for the Council to support recruitment

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0665c2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021098-2026
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
£50,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Mar 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
24 Apr 2025 - 24 Apr 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
LONDON BOROUGH OF ENFIELD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ENFIELD
Postcode
EN1 3XA
Post Town
Enfield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI5 Outer London - East and North East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI54 Enfield
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Enfield
Electoral Ward
Town
Westminster Constituency
Enfield North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PENNA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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