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title: "Health Research Authority (HRA) Interim Procurement Specialist"
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# Health Research Authority (HRA) Interim Procurement Specialist

Buyer: HEALTH RESEARCH AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1ff650b8-9a5e-4d9f-b075-b9955358cce2

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## Summary

The Health Research Authority (HRA) has completed the procurement process for an Interim Procurement Specialist, critical to supporting its Digital Transformation Programme. This tender falls under the services category, specifically focusing on recruitment services. The contract, awarded to LAW MORGAN LIMITED, is valued at £47,500 and commenced on 6th December 2021, continuing until 5th May 2022. The procurement method used was selective, via a call-off from a framework agreement, with key dates including the end of the tender period on 24th November 2021.

This opportunity presents significant potential for growth for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) within the recruitment sector. Businesses that specialise in procurement consultancy and recruitment services would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts, particularly those with experience in public sector projects and an understanding of the specific needs associated with digital transformation in healthcare.

## Notice

Agency to provide candidate for role of Interim Procurement Specialist: Main Duties of the Role The postholder will sit within the newly established Procurement, Commercial and Contracts Team and is required at this time due to a high level of procurement activity required to support the HRA Digital Transformation Programme. The postholder will: * Advise stakeholders on supplier sourcing options and lead on a range of small to medium size procurement projects; from identification of need through to contract award * Identify and minimise risk in all procurement and contracting activity * Understand business need and renegotiate contracts where appropriate * Support the team in developing and establishing strong commercial governance

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49b629d8-60c6-458b-ad03-f1a2809ef073 |
| 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 | 11 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | 6 Dec 2021 - 5 May 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £47,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £47,500 |
| 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 | HEALTH RESEARCH AUTHORITY |
| 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 | 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), TLL Wales |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LAW MORGAN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 11 Feb 2022 at 10:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49b629d8-60c6-458b-ad03-f1a2809ef073

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49b629d8-60c6-458b-ad03-f1a2809ef073
  11th February 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f7f25f1e-c0ac-4eed-a5df-3374dff11772

## Notice URLs

- http://www.hra.nhs.uk

## Provenance

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