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title: "2026-006 Graduate Campaign Support"
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# 2026-006 Graduate Campaign Support

Buyer: OFGEM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1bfffc43-f65a-4e3f-a288-d66082b85097

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## Summary

The public procurement process titled "2026-006 Graduate Campaign Support" is conducted by Ofgem, a regulatory authority based in London, England. This contract, classified under the recruitment services industry category, involves deploying a supplier for managing recruitment processes, including attraction and assessment for graduate schemes. The procurement method is an open procedure, with Cohesion Limited being awarded the contract on 5th March 2026. The contract period spans from 9th March 2026 to 8th March 2029. This award follows the tender stage which concluded on 1st January 2026, as Ofgem prepares to recruit up to 30 graduates across several programmes primarily within the UK and other specified regions.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses skilled in recruitment services, particularly those capable of handling high-volume candidate assessments, such as gamified psychometric testing and video interviews. The contract value is £375,000, making it a lucrative opportunity for suppliers experienced in facilitating assessment centres and candidate management. It is suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), allowing these businesses to enhance their experience and reputability by supporting a major organisation like Ofgem. Companies looking to expand their services within the recruitment industry, especially those with expertise in digital processes, would find this contract appealing for further business growth.

## Notice

Ofgem is looking to undertaking the recruitment of graduates within the organisation. This may include recruiting up to 30 graduates between the two graduate schemes - Graduate Scheme and Digital Graduate Scheme. However, due to the anticipated high volume of applications, Ofgem requires support from a supplier to manage the initial stages of candidate assessment. The supplier will be required design and implement an attraction and assessment process from the point of application. All candidate management and communications will be managed by the supplier. The awarded supplier will also be supporting the facilitation of the assessment centres on behalf of Ofgem. They will be responsible for providing services include licensing and unit costs for gamified psychometric testing and video interviews.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb014f80-74ab-4fb4-b7c7-9b23fc557fc7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 9 Mar 2026 - 8 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £375,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £375,000 |
| 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 | OFGEM |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E14 4PU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets |
| Local authority | Tower Hamlets |
| Electoral ward | Canary Wharf |
| Westminster constituency | Poplar and Limehouse |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services
- 79635000 - Assessment centre services for recruitment

## Release History

- 6 Mar 2026 at 17:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb014f80-74ab-4fb4-b7c7-9b23fc557fc7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb014f80-74ab-4fb4-b7c7-9b23fc557fc7
  6th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR171078
  NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ofgem.gov.uk

## Provenance

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