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Permanent Recruitment

BANK OF ENGLAND

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27 Apr 2026 at 14:04

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Permanent Recruitment" was initiated by the Bank of England, located at Threadneedle Street, London, and pertains to the industry category of recruitment services. This tender, managed through a direct procurement method without competition under a light-touch regime, was aimed at securing permanent recruitment services. The contract, valued at £166,667.00, commenced on the 18th of April 2026 and is set to end on the 17th of April 2027, with an option for one-year renewal. The procurement phase of this initiative is now complete, with the award status being active as of the 27th of April 2026. The delivery locations encompass regions across the United Kingdom, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK, thus providing a broad geographical coverage within the country.

This procurement contract represents an opportunity for businesses specialising in recruitment services to engage with a high-profile institution, such as the Bank of England. Given the non-committal nature of the sum, businesses have the flexibility to scale their operations to meet the variable demands of the contract over its term. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), like Barclay Simpson Associates Limited, which has been awarded this contract, are well-suited for such opportunities, especially if they possess experience in delivering services within multiple regions across the UK. Companies with robust recruitment capabilities and a strategic approach to service delivery can leverage such contracts to foster long-term growth and expand their client base.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Permanent Recruitment

Notice Description

Permanent Recruitment Services. The sum is non-committal and will be called down, as required over the course of the contract term.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068bd2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038125-2026
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
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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£166,667 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Apr 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
17 Apr 2026 - 17 Apr 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BANK OF ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC2R 8AH
Post Town
Central 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
City of London
Electoral Ward
Walbrook
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BARCLAY SIMPSON ASSOCIATES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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