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07 Jul 2026 at 14:25

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Business Services Authority, a public authority within the central government of the UK, has completed the procurement process for a Director of Data & AI Recruitment. The process, which followed a direct procurement method—below threshold without competition—was concluded on 7th July 2026. The contract, valued at £18,170, with a gross amount of £21,804, spans from 7th July 2026 to 6th October 2026. This initiative falls under the services category and targets the recruitment industry, with the work being implemented across the UK, specifically in the Newcastle upon Tyne region.

This tender provides significant opportunities for recruitment firms, particularly those with expertise in data and AI, to engage with central government projects. While Reed Specialist, a large-scale firm, has been awarded the contract, similar companies with strong capabilities in recruitment services could benefit from such opportunities. Businesses venturing into public authority contracting can harness this procurement for potential growth by demonstrating compliance and expertise in the specific sector needs highlighted by the tender. The focus on recruitment aligns well with entities looking to expand their portfolio into government contracts within the UK.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Director of Data & AI Recruitment

Notice Description

This contract is for the provision of a recruiter for the Director of Data & AI Recruitment.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c579
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063761-2026
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

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

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£18,170 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
6 Jul 2026 - 6 Oct 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE15 8NY
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
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Lemington
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

REED SPECIALIST

Further Information

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