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Recruitment Agency

THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHUMBRIA

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22 Apr 2026 at 10:01

Summary of the contracting process

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Northumbria has completed a procurement process for recruitment services, with the contract awarded to INDEED UK OPERATIONS LIMITED. The tender, identified as NP0549, involved a direct procurement method below the competition threshold. This agreement covers a two-year period commencing on 12 April 2026 and ending on 11 April 2028. It falls under the services category, specifically recruitment services, with the delivery location specified within the United Kingdom. This procurement process continues from the award stage and was signed on 12 April 2026, with the contract details published on 22 April 2026. The contract value stands at £43,958 excluding VAT.

This procurement presents substantial business growth opportunities for recruitment agencies capable of meeting the needs of a sub-central government entity. Organisations specialising in recruitment services, particularly those with experience serving public authorities, are well-positioned to benefit from such contracts. With a focused delivery region in the UK and services primarily related to recruitment, the tender offers a chance for businesses to augment their portfolios by establishing or expanding their presence in the public sector procurement space. The contract's direct award nature illustrates a streamlined process, potentially reducing barriers to engagement for competent suppliers.

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Notice Title

Recruitment Agency

Notice Description

Agreement for recruitment services for a 2 year period.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06883f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036478-2026
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
£43,958 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
11 Apr 2026 - 11 Apr 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHUMBRIA
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE
Postcode
NE12 8EW
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
North Tyneside
Electoral Ward
Longbenton & Benton
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INDEED UK OPERATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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