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title: "VDP Framework Lot 2, Five (5) Tech. Officers in various locations in Wales"
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# VDP Framework Lot 2, Five (5) Tech. Officers in various locations in Wales

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-309ab6b6-bd4b-4389-9ab8-16fd52283983

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## Summary

The procurement process relates to the award of a contract by the Defra Network eTendering Portal for the provision of five full-time Technical Officer positions in various locations across Wales. The project, titled "VDP Framework Lot 2," is classified under recruitment services with an overall budget of £284,700. The contract period runs from 12 February 2018 until 11 February 2019. The procurement method used is a selective process, having transitioned through the planning and tender stages, with the tender period concluded on 9 January 2018, prior to the award announcement on 2 February 2018.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in recruitment services, particularly those that can offer qualified candidates for technical roles within public service settings. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) with capabilities in staffing solutions might find this contract suitable. With postings located in Cardiff, Llandrindod Wells, and Carmarthen, local businesses in Wales or those with regional expertise are strongly encouraged to engage with this opportunity for potential growth.

## Notice

APHA is seeking to employ five (5) full-time Technical Officers two (2) based in Cardiff, two (2) based in Llandrindod Wells and one (1) based in Carmarthen. This shall be split into three (3) separate Lots. The Lots are defined as follows: Full time Posts: Lot One (1) - Two (2) posts located at Cardiff Lot Two (2) - Two (2) posts located at Llandrindod Wells Lot Three (3) - One (1) post located at Carmarthen Additional information: Please note that Defra procurement uses an E-tendering system for Procurement activities. This is currently provided by Bravo Solutions. To access appropriate tendering and contractual documents, please access the E-Tendering portal at https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk", ensuring that your registration includes "Defra". If you have any problems with this system, please contact Bravo on their telephone helpline number 0800 368 4850 or by emailing them at help@bravosolution.co.uk. "

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b278728-990d-46a7-81d8-dec8a29af867 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Feb 2018 |
| Contract period | 12 Feb 2018 - 11 Feb 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £284,700 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £284,700 |
| 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 | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3JR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLL Wales |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | HALL MARK; XPERIOR FARM HEALTH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 12 Feb 2018 at 11:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b278728-990d-46a7-81d8-dec8a29af867

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b278728-990d-46a7-81d8-dec8a29af867
  12th February 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk

## Provenance

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