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title: "Recruitment - Commercial Test Contractor"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-869e5e28-63e6-4e2e-8dac-f4411e465cb4"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE UNITED KINGDOM HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICE"
published: "2017-04-05"
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# Recruitment - Commercial Test Contractor

Buyer: THE UNITED KINGDOM HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-869e5e28-63e6-4e2e-8dac-f4411e465cb4

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the United Kingdom Hydrographic Office, which is located in Taunton, England. This tender, titled "Recruitment - Commercial Test Contractor," falls under the recruitment services category, specifically identified by the CPV code 79600000. The contract was awarded on 15th February 2017, after a tender period that concluded on the same date. The contract is valued at £22,750 and is set to take effect from 20th February 2017 and run until 31st May 2017.

This opportunity is particularly suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in recruitment services. The contract aligns with businesses that have expertise in providing staffing solutions, making it an excellent prospect for firms looking to expand their services within the public sector. Engaging with the United Kingdom Hydrographic Office could facilitate growth for businesses looking to build long-term relationships within this industry.

## Notice

Recruitment - Commercial test Contractor

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce9536ef-1ed0-488d-8ae6-eda88b42be7c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Apr 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Feb 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Feb 2017 |
| Contract period | 20 Feb 2017 - 31 May 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £22,750 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £22,750 |
| 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 UNITED KINGDOM HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICE |
| Locality | TAUNTON |
| Post town | Taunton |
| Postcode | TA1 2DN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Taunton East |
| Westminster constituency | Taunton and Wellington |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SPRING TECHNOLOGY STAFFING SERVICE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 5 Apr 2017 at 13:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce9536ef-1ed0-488d-8ae6-eda88b42be7c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce9536ef-1ed0-488d-8ae6-eda88b42be7c
  5th April 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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