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title: "The Provision of Surge Capacity Recruitment Services for CSHR"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2023-08-23"
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# The Provision of Surge Capacity Recruitment Services for CSHR

Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-94150109-9f9c-4982-a8b5-3126a71d02a4

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## Summary

The Crown Commercial Service has completed the procurement process for the provision of Surge Capacity Recruitment Services for Civil Service HR. The contract, awarded to CAPITA BUSINESS SERVICES LTD, is valued at £15,941,080 GBP. The procurement method used was selective, with a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is from July 1, 2020, to June 30, 2024. The location for service delivery is in London, United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the recruitment services industry to engage with public sector contracts. Companies with expertise in providing end-to-end recruitment services, particularly those with experience in managing surge capacity, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Given the significant contract value, businesses with the capacity to handle large-scale recruitment operations may find this opportunity particularly attractive.

## Notice

Please note this contract has already been placed and is published for Transparency purposes only. Civil Service HR has a requirement for Surge End to End Recruitment Services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f51f1a7-937a-4782-b1a3-7db5024e34e7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Feb 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 May 2020 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2020 - 30 Jun 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £14,851,810 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £15,941,080 |
| 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 |
| Additional buyers | CABINET OFFICE : CABINET OFFICE |
| 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CAPITA BUSINESS SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 23 Aug 2023 at 07:39 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f51f1a7-937a-4782-b1a3-7db5024e34e7
- 23 Aug 2023 at 07:38 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f51f1a7-937a-4782-b1a3-7db5024e34e7
- 12 Nov 2020 at 14:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f51f1a7-937a-4782-b1a3-7db5024e34e7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f51f1a7-937a-4782-b1a3-7db5024e34e7
  23rd August 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/abba8e19-f366-460b-b75c-ae0c91f2c621
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0910fde5-9e56-46a0-8d45-24fb538faa1b
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/73ef6dca-0d94-4c3c-8ea8-19c0a9e7ae71

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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