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title: "Recruitment & Associated Services (Procurement for Housing - Direct Award)"
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# Recruitment & Associated Services (Procurement for Housing - Direct Award)

Buyer: SWAN HOUSING ASSOCIATION LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-38a4278e-2b83-4739-96b4-3afb7c338cd3

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## Summary

SWAN Housing Association Limited is the contracting authority for a recent procurement process titled "Recruitment & Associated Services (Procurement for Housing - Direct Award)." This procurement falls within the recruitment services industry and is located in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process was conducted using a selective method through a framework agreement, culminating in an award made on 13 May 2021, with a contract period running from 15 November 2021 to 14 November 2024. The total value of the awarded contract is £8,000,000, with a minimum value set at £6,000,000.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in recruitment services. Businesses that offer innovative recruitment solutions or associated services can greatly benefit from this contract, as it aims to fulfil the staffing needs of the housing sector within the South East. This contract may also open avenues for partnerships and collaborations with established organisations in the field, enabling SMEs to expand their outreach and enhance their service portfolio.

## Notice

Service Care Solutions were appointed to deliver recruitment and associated services following a Direct Award from the Procurement for Housing (Recruitment Service Framework).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/adab7e61-ade8-4bca-a118-06b6f167a213 |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 13 May 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 May 2021 |
| Contract period | 15 Nov 2021 - 14 Nov 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £8,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £8,000,000 |
| 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 | SWAN HOUSING ASSOCIATION LIMITED |
| Locality | BILLERICAY |
| Post town | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | CM12 9XY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH37 Essex Thames Gateway |
| Local authority | Basildon |
| Electoral ward | Billericay East |
| Westminster constituency | Basildon and Billericay |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SERVICE CARE SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 16 Dec 2021 at 15:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/adab7e61-ade8-4bca-a118-06b6f167a213

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/adab7e61-ade8-4bca-a118-06b6f167a213
  16th December 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.swan.org.uk

## Provenance

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