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title: "Recruitment Campaigns C&B"
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# Recruitment Campaigns C&B

Buyer: NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CARE EXCELLENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0cb91eb9-b1c2-46f8-be9e-45d5bbcca717

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## Summary

The NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CARE EXCELLENCE (NICE) has concluded a procurement process for their "Recruitment Campaigns C&B" project, focusing on recruitment services in the North West region of the United Kingdom. This procurement, categorized under CPV code 79600000, involved a direct procurement method through a single tender action below the threshold. The process is in the award stage, with The MBS Group named as the active supplier. The contract is valued at £70,000 and spans from 17 March 2025 to 1 October 2025. NICE aimed to source candidates for Project Carson and Project Blackwell via the CCS Framework RM6290 Executive & Non-Executive Recruitment Services - Lot: 1, with the initial tender period ending on 1 February 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in recruitment services, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as indicated by the suitability criteria. Given the focus on providing strategic advice and managing recruitment campaigns, consultancies in the recruitment industry can capitalize on this contract to expand their portfolio and leverage sector-specific expertise, particularly within health and care excellence domains. Engaging in contracts like these can facilitate growth by establishing key partnerships with esteemed institutions such as NICE and delivering tailored services within the UK public sector framework.

## Notice

NICE requires a supplier to undertake a recruitment campaign to source candidates for Project Carson and Project Blackwell. The supplier will provide best practice and advice for managing the recruitment approach and associated assessment requirements. Application through the CCS Framework RM6290 Executive & Non-Executive Recruitment Services - Lot: 1

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa6f6edf-31f7-45cd-bc33-1343c62e5bf2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 17 Mar 2025 - 1 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £70,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £70,000 |
| 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 | NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CARE EXCELLENCE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E20 1JQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI41 Hackney and Newham |
| Local authority | Newham |
| Electoral ward | Stratford Olympic Park |
| Westminster constituency | Stratford and Bow |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE MBS GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 10 Feb 2026 at 16:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa6f6edf-31f7-45cd-bc33-1343c62e5bf2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa6f6edf-31f7-45cd-bc33-1343c62e5bf2
  10th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bd937f2b-6a89-4cd8-ac0e-a82fb3a68e8e
  Redacted awarded contract

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