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title: "C0134 Central Recruitment Contract"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE NATIONAL LOTTERY COMMUNITY FUND"
published: "2026-06-12"
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# C0134 Central Recruitment Contract

Buyer: THE NATIONAL LOTTERY COMMUNITY FUND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-86590a61-32ac-4d32-b749-656b196e4b8d

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## Summary

The National Lottery Community Fund has completed the contracting process for the "C0134 Central Recruitment Contract," which falls under the recruitment services category (CPV code 79600000). The procurement process was conducted through a direct award using the ESPO 3S-22 Strategic HR Services Framework, aimed at enhancing efficiency and achieving cost savings across the Fund. The contract is in the planning stage, with the award announced on 12th June 2026, following the tender period that ended on 18th May 2026. The contract's initial term commences on 1st June 2026 and runs until 31st May 2027, with potential extensions of two additional 12-month periods. The contract covers services across various regions, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the UK, with a total value not exceeding £1,000,000 GBP.

This contract presents significant business opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in the recruitment services sector. Its structure is conducive to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), given the compliance requirements and efficient routes to market. Starfish Search Limited has been identified as the successful supplier for this contract, highlighting potential partnership opportunities for businesses looking to collaborate or expand their service offerings within strategic HR services. The contract's scalability and structured extension options allow businesses to plan long-term growth, capitalising on the efficiencies and procurement strategies established by the National Lottery Community Fund.

## Notice

To support efficiency across the Fund, the Procurement Team is proposing central contracts where there is a correlation in services and where value for money can be achieved. The central contracts will provide: * Compliant routes to market reducing the risk of challenge * Ensure that better rates are provided for by the Supplier including possible rebates should the value through the contract reach a certain amount * Compliance with HR requirements * Reduction in the time to market for the procurement of central contract services * Back-office efficiencies Direct award from ESPO 3S-22 Strategic HR Services Framework. Total Contract term: 12 months + 12 months + 12 months. Total Contract Value: up to and not exceeding 1,000,000.00 GBP (excluding VAT). Initial 12-month Term Value: 800,000.00 GBP (excluding VAT). Optional 12-month Extension 1 Value: 100,000.00 GBP (excluding VAT). Optional 12-month Extension 2 Value: 100,000.00 GBP (excluding VAT).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a20d9dcd-a9d3-4a80-a85e-f6763418ec38 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 18 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 31 May 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £800,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £800,000 |
| 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 | THE NATIONAL LOTTERY COMMUNITY FUND |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B15 1TR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Edgbaston |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | STARFISH SEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 12 Jun 2026 at 12:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a20d9dcd-a9d3-4a80-a85e-f6763418ec38

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a20d9dcd-a9d3-4a80-a85e-f6763418ec38
  12th June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.tnlcommunityfund.org.uk

## Provenance

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