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title: "Recruitment - Preferred Supplier List"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7d5a7e1e-07e8-4298-9265-bc1f8a546d47"
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buyer: "BERNICIA GROUP"
published: "2021-09-13"
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# Recruitment - Preferred Supplier List

Buyer: BERNICIA GROUP  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7d5a7e1e-07e8-4298-9265-bc1f8a546d47

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## Summary

The Bernicia Group is seeking suppliers for its "Recruitment - Preferred Supplier List" tender, aimed at providing permanent, fixed-term employees, and temporary workers. This procurement, classified under recruitment services, is currently at the Award stage, having had its contract period commence on 1st April 2020, and set to conclude on 31st March 2022. The tender process was initiated through an open procurement method, with the award notice published on 13th September 2021, following the tender period that ended on 23rd March 2020. The main location for delivery is England, United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations in the recruitment sector to expand their market presence. With several established suppliers already participating, businesses specialising in recruitment services, particularly those capable of providing flexible staffing solutions, would be well-suited to pursue these opportunities. Companies can leverage this contract to enhance their client base within a framework that supports diverse staffing needs.

## Notice

Preferred supplier list for the supply of permanent and fixed term employees and temporary workers to the Bernicia Group.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/527a8e45-2ebf-4cfb-aaa2-f04f4a4c7f10 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| 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 | 13 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Apr 2020 |
| Contract period | 21 Apr 2020 - 21 Apr 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | BERNICIA GROUP |
| Locality | ASHINGTON |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE63 0XF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC42 Northumberland |
| Local authority | Northumberland |
| Electoral ward | Seaton with Newbiggin West |
| Westminster constituency | Blyth and Ashington |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 10 |
| Supplier names | ADECCO (UK; CDM RECRUITMENT; COREPEOPLE RECRUITMENT; DIXON WALTER; HAYS SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT; NIGEL WRIGHT RECRUITMENT; NORTHERN RECRUITMENT GROUP; SULLIVAN BROWN RESOURCING PARTNER; THE AMBITIOUS GROUP; ZENITH PEOPLE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 13 Sep 2021 at 11:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/527a8e45-2ebf-4cfb-aaa2-f04f4a4c7f10

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/527a8e45-2ebf-4cfb-aaa2-f04f4a4c7f10
  13th September 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.bernicia.com

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