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Engaging Specialist Recruitment Service Company

TORFAEN COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL

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14 Apr 2026 at 10:27

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process involves Torfaen County Borough Council, located at the Civic Centre in Torfaen, UK. The tender, titled "Engaging Specialist Recruitment Service Company," falls under the services category, specifically recruitment services. The procurement method was direct, conducted below the threshold without competition, and is currently in the award stage with the status complete. Noteworthy dates include the publication date of 14 April 2026, a future signature milestone on 18 April 2026, and a contract period from 20 April 2026 to 23 October 2026. The geographical focus is on UKL16, United Kingdom, with the legal basis being the UKPGA, legislation of 2023, chapter 54. The buyer's contact for this project is Stephen Chambers.

This tender provides opportunities for specialist recruitment agencies, particularly those with experience and skills suitable for high-risk operational tasks, as identified by initial agency approaches. As this procurement method caters to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) without competition, businesses fitting this profile that specialise in recruitment services stand to benefit. Given the nature of the task and the flexibility in resource engagement, recruitment agencies that are adept at swiftly mobilising skilled personnel can enhance their portfolio, enter new markets, and solidify relationships within the public sector, particularly under the Welsh devolved regulations. The successful supplier in this contract is Gatenby Sanderson Limited, highlighting the demand for experienced SME service providers in this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Engaging Specialist Recruitment Service Company

Notice Description

The role was backfilled with an interim resource for a fixed term which has now ended In the absence of an incumbent post holder, there is a high risk of operational and/or service failure. Specialist recruitment agencies have been approached and this has identified an appropriately experienced and skilled resource for the required tasks

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0681bf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033663-2026
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
£74,900 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
19 Apr 2026 - 23 Oct 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

GATENBY SANDERSON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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