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title: "Permanent Recruitment Agency Service Support Across NHSD Directorates - Lot 6"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-93c7c86c-227e-47d5-a465-606a11953647"
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buyer: "CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE"
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# Permanent Recruitment Agency Service Support Across NHSD Directorates - Lot 6

Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-93c7c86c-227e-47d5-a465-606a11953647

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## Summary

The procurement process for a "Permanent Recruitment Agency Service Support Across NHSD Directorates - Lot 6" has been completed, initiated by the Crown Commercial Service on behalf of NHS Digital. This tender, classified under recruitment services, had a contract period running from 16 January 2022 to 16 January 2023, with an award value of £182,000. The procurement method used was selective, based on a call-off from a framework agreement, and the contract mainly served the health sector across various regions in the United Kingdom, including London, Scotland, and the North East.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the recruitment services sector, particularly those that specialise in user-centred design and the attraction of qualified candidates for technical roles. Companies with a strong track record in delivering similar recruitment services and those that are familiar with the intricacies of the healthcare industry would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future. The involvement of a large supplier such as Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited may also encourage smaller firms to partner or collaborate to enhance their competitiveness.

## Notice

Lot 6 - User-Centred Design. NHS Digital are seeking help for 10 months to deliver their strategic business objectives. The Contracting Authority require support from Specialist suppliers to attract and source quality candidates to fulfil technical and hard to fill vacancies.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7f10913-6171-4793-8d08-b8d3e724c99b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Jan 2022 |
| Contract period | 16 Jan 2022 - 16 Jan 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £182,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £182,000 |
| 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 | CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 9PP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | City Centre North |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HAYS SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 8 Mar 2022 at 11:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7f10913-6171-4793-8d08-b8d3e724c99b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7f10913-6171-4793-8d08-b8d3e724c99b
  8th March 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/adc4694a-8ead-470d-8f22-3840a7aace6d
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9491e823-2e29-429d-b79c-ab84836240ce
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bc5bda75-61bb-4009-bbdd-3b650d771ac0

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/crown-commercial-service

## Provenance

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