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title: "Recruitment Agency Provision - AWARD"
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# Recruitment Agency Provision - AWARD

Buyer: SOLIHULL COLLEGE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5085c6c3-0db3-4ed8-a790-871602e73242

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Recruitment Agency Provision - AWARD" by Solihull College has recently concluded its award stage. This tender, categorized under recruitment services (CPV code 79600000), aims to establish a framework of recruitment agencies for the College to ensure compliance with public contracts and financial regulations while providing value for money. The tender followed an open procurement method and covered various recruitment needs, including temporary, permanent, and interim contract personnel. Key deadlines included the tender period ending on 23 August 2024 and the contract period from 14 October 2024 to 31 July 2025. The project is located in the West Midlands with postal code B91 1SB.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in recruitment services to become key suppliers for a reputable educational institution. With a total estimated contract value of £5,000,000, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate. The awarded framework involves multiple suppliers, providing diverse opportunities for agencies to offer specialised recruitment services. Companies that can provide efficient and cost-effective recruitment solutions will benefit from long-term collaborative relationships and enhanced visibility within the public sector.

## Notice

The College's HR team currently engages with a range of recruitment agencies for the fulfilment of all temporary, temporary to permanent, permanent and interim contract personnel. To ensure compliance to Public Contracts Regulations and College Financial Regulations, simplify terms of engagement and support value for money the College now wishes to establish its own 'framework' of 'appointed' recruitment agencies to call off from when a vacancy arises. Please see the Guidance document for further information.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f37f4eb-afc7-49d5-8e38-6c0fba1db698 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 13 Oct 2024 - 31 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | SOLIHULL COLLEGE |
| Locality | SOLIHULL |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B91 1SB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG32 Solihull |
| Local authority | Solihull |
| Electoral ward | St Alphege |
| Westminster constituency | Solihull West and Shirley |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 17 |
| Supplier names | BALFOR RECRUITMENT; DOVETAIL AND SLATE; FE ASSOCIATES; FE PARTNERS; GI RECRUITMENT; KATE+CO; MICHAEL PAGE INTERNATIONAL RECRUITMENT; MORGAN HUNT; MORGAN PARKES RECRUITMENT; PERTEMPS RECRUITMENT PARTNERSHIP; RTRIIBE; SMILE EDUCATION; STARTING POINT RECRUITMENT; TEACHERACTIVE; TR2 RECRUITMENT; TRADES EDUCATION RECRUITMENT; VENN GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services
- 79610000 - Placement services of personnel
- 79612000 - Placement services of office-support personnel

## Release History

- 8 Oct 2024 at 15:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f37f4eb-afc7-49d5-8e38-6c0fba1db698

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f37f4eb-afc7-49d5-8e38-6c0fba1db698
  8th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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