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30 Jun 2026 at 08:23

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Northwich Market Traders Recruitment Support project has been completed by Cheshire West and Chester Council. The project, awarded on 30th June 2026, is catered to delivering recruitment support services within the business services category, specifically law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security services. The procurement was conducted using a direct method, delineated as below threshold without competition. This process is situated within Ellesmere Port, UK, and the contract runs from 30th June to 31st December 2026, with a total value of £48,000, inclusive of VAT.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in providing recruitment and various business services. SMEs like BARKER PROUDLOVE LIMITED, which successfully secured the contract, exemplify the kind of enterprise well-suited for such tenders. The focus on recruitment support services may particularly attract firms with a strong foothold in HR consultation and recruitment processes, providing avenues for growth through partnership with local government bodies. Engaging in such contracts can enhance visibility and service portfolio for businesses aiming to expand their operations in the public sector market.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Northwich Market Traders Recruitment Support

Notice Description

Northwich Market Traders Recruitment Support Services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bfa4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061023-2026
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

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£40,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
29 Jun 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
ELLESMERE PORT
Postcode
CH65 0BA
Post Town
Chester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Central & Grange
Westminster Constituency
Ellesmere Port and Bromborough

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BARKER PROUDLOVE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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