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09 Jul 2026 at 07:23

Summary of the contracting process

The Pensions Regulator, a central government public authority based in Brighton, UK, has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Specialist Recruitment Agency". This tender falls under the services category and is focused on recruitment services, specifically for specialist legal roles. The contract, with a maximum value of £135,000, was awarded on 2nd July 2026 to ARDENT RECRUITMENT LIMITED. The duration of the contract is set from 2nd July 2026 to 1st July 2027. This procurement was conducted using a direct method, below the threshold without competition, reflecting a specialised requirement addressed efficiently by engaging a suitable provider.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for growth for recruitment agencies specialised in legal placements. Businesses that focus on supplying skilled professionals in the legal industry can find promising opportunities in such government contracts. As the process has concluded, similar future tenders provide a lucrative prospect for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like ARDENT RECRUITMENT LIMITED, enabling them to demonstrate expertise and establish relationships with high-profile governmental buyers. Participation in these tenders can greatly enhance a company's track record and pave the way for further government contracts.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Specialist Recruitment Agency

Notice Description

Recruitment agnecy to assist with recruiting for specialist Legal roles. The contract is capped at PS135,000 and is in place for 12 month to assit with multiple recruits.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c6e4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064443-2026
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
£112,500 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Jul 2026 - 1 Jul 2027 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
THE PENSIONS REGULATOR
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BRIGHTON
Postcode
BN1 6AF
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ21 Brighton and Hove
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Brighton and Hove
Electoral Ward
Preston Park
Westminster Constituency
Brighton Pavilion

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARDENT RECRUITMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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