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Provision of Permanent Recruitment Agency

THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHAMPTONSHIRE

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26 May 2026 at 11:41

Summary of the contracting process

The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Northamptonshire has completed a procurement process for the provision of a permanent recruitment agency. This process was conducted without competition as it was below the threshold and involved the direct procurement method. The successful contractor for this public service is Reed Specialist Recruitment Ltd, an agency based in London. The contract, focusing on recruitment services, commenced on 20th April 2026 and is set to run until 19th April 2028, with a possible one-year extension. The procurement addresses the needs in the UKF24 and UKF25 regions, targeting the public authority sub-central government category, with the total contract value grossing £60,000.

This contract offers substantial opportunities for larger recruitment firms familiar with public sector requirements in Northamptonshire and surrounding areas. Companies equipped to provide comprehensive recruitment services to governmental entities, particularly those with experience in such work, would be well-positioned to excel in similar procurement opportunities. The involvement of a direct procurement method indicates a streamlined process that could benefit organisations capable of swiftly meeting contract requirements. As the contract is effectively structured with options for extension, it provides long-term opportunities for firms looking to establish or expand their presence within public sector recruitment.

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Notice Title

Provision of Permanent Recruitment Agency

Notice Description

Provision of Permanent Recruitment Agency for The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Northamptonshire

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a360
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048690-2026
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
26 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period
19 Apr 2026 - 19 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, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WELLINGBOROUGH
Postcode
NN8 6GS
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF25 North Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
North Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Brickhill and Queensway
Westminster Constituency
Wellingborough and Rushden

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

REED SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT

Further Information

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