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title: "DDaT permanent recruitment"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-080c815f-d3da-4280-a181-dbdbd7d06bc5"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY (NORTH EAST)"
published: "2025-06-18"
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# DDaT permanent recruitment

Buyer: NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY (NORTH EAST)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-080c815f-d3da-4280-a181-dbdbd7d06bc5

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "DDaT permanent recruitment" contract, initiated by the NHS Business Services Authority (North East), has reached the award stage. This process was aimed at securing agency support to recruit band 8/9D roles under the Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) category. Located in Newcastle, England, this tender is classified under recruitment services with the CPV code 79600000. The procurement was conducted through a selective process, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 19th May 2025, with the contract set to run from 6th June 2025 to 5th June 2027.

This contract creates substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs, given its suitability requirements. The awarded supplier, GATENBYSANDERSON LIMITED, an SME, illustrates the potential for similar-sized businesses to compete effectively. Recruitment agencies specialising in IT and digital recruitment services, as well as those experienced in public sector contracts, would be particularly well-positioned to benefit from such tenders. Participation in these kinds of contracts not only broadens business portfolios but also enhances visibility within the public sector market.

## Notice

Agency support to recruit band 8/9D roles for DDaT

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a34a586-9dc6-42ab-80a5-676c1d6575d4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 19 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 5 Jun 2025 - 5 Jun 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £81,750 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £81,750 |
| 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 | NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY (NORTH EAST) |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE15 8NY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Lemington |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GATENBYSANDERSON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 18 Jun 2025 at 15:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a34a586-9dc6-42ab-80a5-676c1d6575d4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a34a586-9dc6-42ab-80a5-676c1d6575d4
  18th June 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8dde9dd0-ad60-458a-8ad7-67383bbe6621
  DDaT Permanent recuirment Contract FV Redacted

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