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Engaging specialist recruitment company

TORFAEN COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL

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09 Apr 2026 at 13:20

Summary of the contracting process

Torfaen County Borough Council has engaged in a public procurement process titled "Engaging specialist recruitment company." This procedure is situated in the recruitment services industry, specifically in the United Kingdom, and pertains to the sub-central government level under Welsh devolved regulations. The contracting process, which commenced via direct procurement below the threshold and without competition, has reached the award stage with an anticipated contract start date on 11th May 2026 and conclusion by 20th November 2026. The procurement aimed to address urgent recruitment needs for specialist resources, following unsuccessful attempts through various advertising platforms. The overall contract value is £74,000, with a gross amount of £88,800, leading supplier Vivid Resourcing of the G2V Recruitment Group Limited based in London as the awardee.

This procurement presents a strategic opportunity for businesses in the recruitment services niche, especially small and medium enterprises, to demonstrate their capability in managing specialist interim placements for public authorities. The tender highlights the demand for swift recruitment solutions in governmental settings, opening avenues for companies with expertise in fulfilling temporary but critical vacancies. Firms with a strong foothold in the recruitment market, notably those experienced in navigating public sector demands, may find lucrative opportunities from similar tenders in the future.

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Notice Title

Engaging specialist recruitment company

Notice Description

Following an extensive advertising campaign, including advertising via the Council's own website and through national recruitment platforms Indeed and Guardian Jobs, no appointment was secured. Due to the urgency of the situation the intention is to use specialist recruitment agency to proceed with the engagement of the identified specialist resource on an interim basis for a period of approximately 6 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067f1c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032448-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£74,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
10 May 2026 - 20 Nov 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TORFAEN COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TORFAEN
Postcode
NP4 0LS
Post Town
Newport
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL53 Gwent Valleys
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Torfaen
Electoral Ward
Panteg
Westminster Constituency
Torfaen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VIVID RESOURCING DIVISION OF G2V RECRUITMENT GROUP

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