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title: "Recruitment Partner for Children's Services for Permanent Social Workers"
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# Recruitment Partner for Children's Services for Permanent Social Workers

Buyer: CROYDON COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-91581d41-dbf3-4b29-aaf6-ae576b15eb02

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## Summary

In a recent procurement process, Croydon Council sought a recruitment partner for Children's Services to supply permanent social workers. The awarded contract, with a value of £160,819.83, was granted to Sheldon Phillips Limited. The procurement falls under the industry category of Health and Social Work Services (CPV code: 85000000) and will operate within the London region, United Kingdom. The tender process was conducted through an open procedure below threshold level, with the contract period running from 1st October 2024 to 30th September 2025. The tender was initially open for submissions until 15th April 2024.

This procurement presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs specialising in recruitment services for the healthcare and social work sectors. The opportunity is well-suited for companies that have expertise in providing stable, permanent staffing solutions and can meet the requirements of local government entities. By partnering with Croydon Council, businesses can enhance their portfolio and build a reputable presence in public sector recruitment.

## Notice

Provision of Recruitment Partner for Children's Services for Permanent Social Workers. LBC were looking for an independent recruitment agency specialising in supplying permanent staff for a period of up to 12 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55d4ca8a-cdb5-4f41-96ee-fb9c84b12b6d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £160,819 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £160,819 |
| 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 | CROYDON COUNCIL |
| Locality | CROYDON |
| Post town | Croydon |
| Postcode | CR0 1EA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI6 Outer London - South |
| ITL 3 | TLI62 Croydon |
| Local authority | Croydon |
| Electoral ward | Fairfield |
| Westminster constituency | Croydon West |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SHELDON PHILLIPS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 18 Sep 2024 at 09:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55d4ca8a-cdb5-4f41-96ee-fb9c84b12b6d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55d4ca8a-cdb5-4f41-96ee-fb9c84b12b6d
  18th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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