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Managed Recruitment Services

BERNICIA GROUP

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05 Aug 2026 at 13:50

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Managed Recruitment Services" was conducted by the Bernicia Group, a buyer classified as a body governed by public law situated in Ashington, UK. This contract, dated 5th August 2026, falls under the services category with a focus on recruitment services described by CPV code 79600000. The process employed a limited procurement method, specifically awarding without prior competition, and resulted in an active contract status. The provided service is intended for roles within Bernicia, covering multiple regions across the UK, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK. The total contract value is £440,000, signed with Service Care Solutions, a large-scale supplier based in Preston, UK.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses that specialise in managed recruitment services, particularly those capable of operating on a large scale and across diverse regional territories. Companies with expertise in providing comprehensive recruitment services to public sector bodies stand to benefit from engaging in such contracts. Given the procurement method and the strategic use of frameworks such as the Procurement for Housing's Managed Recruitment Services Framework, similar businesses may find it advantageous to align themselves with such procurement pathways to optimise their market positioning and drive growth through substantial contracts like this one.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Managed Recruitment Services

Notice Description

This contract is for the provision of a managed recruitment service for roles within Bernicia

Procurement Information

Contract Awarded under Procurement for Housing's Managed Recruitment Services Framework which was published in September 2023 under reference 2023/S 000-016322

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06dc94
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074263-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for 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
£440,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Aug 2026Yesterday
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BERNICIA GROUP
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
ASHINGTON
Postcode
NE6 3XF
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Walker
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SERVICE CARE SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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