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title: "HR Investigation Services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-50522546-cbca-49aa-a89f-8013ccd50516"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEFRA COMMERCIAL"
published: "2026-05-21"
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# HR Investigation Services

Buyer: DEFRA COMMERCIAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-50522546-cbca-49aa-a89f-8013ccd50516

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## Summary

The recent procurement process by Defra Commercial, for "HR Investigation Services," falls under the services category and is classified under CPV code 79720000 for Investigation services. The procurement method utilised is selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. This tender reaches various locations including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, and the Channel Islands, among others. The procurement has passed the award stage, with Bloom Procurement Services selected as the supplier. The contract is valued at GBP 150,000 and spans from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2028.

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in HR and investigation services, particularly those with expertise in servicing diverse geographical locations. SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises are well-suited to compete, given the procurement's suitability requirements. Engaging in such contracts can help businesses expand their client portfolio, establish strategic alliances, and elevate their market presence within the UK's public sector procurement landscape.

## Notice

HR Investigation Services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95bb3faf-62c6-4457-9a41-9c086b398a8c |
| 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 | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £150,000 |
| 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 | DEFRA COMMERCIAL |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BLOOM PROCUREMENT SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79720000 - Investigation services

## Release History

- 21 May 2026 at 10:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95bb3faf-62c6-4457-9a41-9c086b398a8c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95bb3faf-62c6-4457-9a41-9c086b398a8c
  21st May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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