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title: "Independent Recruitment Market Research"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-01bc30b1-4c53-40d3-b658-ab83b3e664c3"
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buyer: "HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Independent Recruitment Market Research

Buyer: HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-01bc30b1-4c53-40d3-b658-ab83b3e664c3

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Hampshire County Council seeking independent market research services to support recruitment in two challenging areas. The contract, titled "Independent Recruitment Market Research", falls under the business services category related to law, marketing, consulting, and recruitment. The procurement was finalised on 25 September 2019, with a contract period set to commence on 1 October 2019 and conclude by 31 December 2019. This procurement was conducted through a direct, single tender action method, with a total contract value of £30,000 and delivery expected at a specific address in Winchester, England.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for organisations that specialise in market research and consultancy, particularly those focusing on recruitment strategies, given the critical nature of the services being sought. SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would particularly benefit from competing for this project, as it is designed to foster innovative approaches to recruitment issues. The work is expected to enhance service delivery within Hampshire County Council, creating a positive impact on the local job market.

## Notice

Independent market research to carry out two separate projects to support recruitment into two critical / hard-to-recruit areas within the organisation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31453b0b-6352-4371-a130-e9d7e0582899 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Sep 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Sep 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Sep 2019 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2019 - 31 Dec 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | WINCHESTER |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO23 8ZB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire |
| Local authority | Winchester |
| Electoral ward | St Michael |
| Westminster constituency | Winchester |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE WRITE RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 25 Sep 2019 at 14:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31453b0b-6352-4371-a130-e9d7e0582899

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31453b0b-6352-4371-a130-e9d7e0582899
  25th September 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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