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title: "Provision of Permanent Recruitment Agencies - HR String Ltd"
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# Provision of Permanent Recruitment Agencies - HR String Ltd

Buyer: INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-859adbce-d21d-4b69-9064-54d9a6f4d7bd

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by the Intellectual Property Office, located in Newport, has resulted in the awarding of a contract titled "Provision of Permanent Recruitment Agencies - HR String Ltd" in the recruitment services industry category. This process has reached the award stage, requiring an additional recruitment agency to tackle challenges in hiring specialist roles. The total contract value is set at £100,000, with the contract period spanning from 29th June 2026 to 29th June 2029. This procurement, classified under CPV code 79600000, was conducted using a method noted as "Other -" and was structured to be suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), with the final tender end date recorded as 27th March 2026.

This contract offers significant business growth potential for recruitment agencies, especially SMEs, that have the capability and expertise in sourcing candidates for specialist and hard-to-fill positions. The Intellectual Property Office's decision to collaborate with HR String Limited underlines the necessity for agile and niche recruitment services, allowing businesses experienced in sectors such as IT, engineering, or other specialised fields to contribute effectively. The opportunities accompanying this contract lie primarily in providing tailored recruitment solutions to meet the distinct demands of the contracting authority, thereby fostering long-term growth and partnership potential.

## Notice

Additional recruitment support (agencies) to address ongoing challenges in attracting and securing suitably skilled candidates for specialist and hard to fill roles.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/655923f7-0cf7-4ebe-9dc2-0fd3c5f578dd |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 28 Jun 2026 - 29 Jun 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £100,000 |
| 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 | INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE |
| Locality | NEWPORT |
| Post town | Newport |
| Postcode | NP10 8QQ |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport |
| Local authority | Newport |
| Electoral ward | Tredegar Park and Marshfield |
| Westminster constituency | Newport West and Islwyn |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HR STRING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 10 Jul 2026 at 08:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/655923f7-0cf7-4ebe-9dc2-0fd3c5f578dd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/655923f7-0cf7-4ebe-9dc2-0fd3c5f578dd
  10th July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/406dc567-4ea1-403a-a022-8ed3703b9573
  Form of Direct Award Template PC - Y25007 - H R String Limited (REDACTED)

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