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title: "Supply of Recruitment Services Y25007"
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# Supply of Recruitment Services Y25007

Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL (T/A PROCUREMENT SERVICES)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2bfc857b-acd6-4604-8936-6a5b9a6bc1dc

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## Summary

The procurement process overseen by Kent County Council, trading as Procurement Services, involved a framework agreement for the "Supply of Recruitment Services Y25007". This public procurement initiative, classified under CPV code 79600000 for recruitment services, aims to supply recruitment services across various regions such as the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the UK. The procurement stage is in the Award phase, marked as complete, with significant activity taking place by 1st September 2025. The open procedure ensures an inclusive competitive environment for businesses to participate.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialised in recruitment services, with a total contract value of up to £500 million GBP. The framework aims to engage with a variety of suppliers including both large corporations and SMEs, evidenced by the diverse range of awarded suppliers such as Hays Specialist Recruitment Ltd, Harvey Nash Ltd, and many more across different scales. Companies with expertise in permanent, temporary, interim, and contract roles, including executive positions, would find this tender highly suitable. The openness to SMEs and VCSE organisations further indicates an encouragement for a broader participation from various business scales, fostering service diversity and innovation.

## Notice

This Framework Agreement is for the supply of Recruitment Services, that will support public sector establishments in the recruitment of staff for a wide variety of permanent, temporary, interim, contract and executive roles. The Framework Agreement will be able to offer advice, solutions and support.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/150b19e5-2577-499c-a286-e2fada2c0650 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1 |
| 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 | KENT COUNTY COUNCIL (T/A PROCUREMENT SERVICES) |
| Locality | WEST MALLING |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME19 4YT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ46 West Kent |
| Local authority | Tonbridge and Malling |
| Electoral ward | Kings Hill |
| Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 23 |
| Supplier names | ALLEN LANE; BLUE ARROW; CASTLEFIELD RECRUITMENT; DIAMOND MEDICAL; EDEN BROWN; EDEN BROWN LTD (T/A EDEN BROWN SYNERGY; GATENBY SANDERSON; HARVEY NASH; HAYS SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT; HR STRING; HUNTRESS SEARCH; MAINSTREAM CAREERS; MLC PARTNERS; MORSON HUMAN RESOURCES LTD (T/A MORSON TALENT; REED SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT; RGH GLOBAL; ROBERTSON BELL; SANCTUARY PERSONNEL; SELLICK PARTNERSHIP; STEP AHEAD SOCIAL ENTERPRISE COMMUNITY INTEREST; TATE RECRUITMENT; VENESKY BROWN RECRUITMENT; VENN GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 17 Sep 2025 at 14:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/150b19e5-2577-499c-a286-e2fada2c0650

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/150b19e5-2577-499c-a286-e2fada2c0650
  17th September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=979379911
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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