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title: "Provision of Permanent Recruitment Agencies - Reed Specialist Recruitment Ltd"
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# Provision of Permanent Recruitment Agencies - Reed Specialist Recruitment Ltd

Buyer: INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-94338f85-7538-4e43-8616-a4e1d0b4e043

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## Summary

The procurement process for the provision of recruitment services was undertaken by the Intellectual Property Office, located in Newport, United Kingdom. The tender, titled "Provision of Permanent Recruitment Agencies - Reed Specialist Recruitment Ltd," is classified under the recruitment services industry category with CPV code 79600000. This procurement process has reached the award stage, with Reed Specialist Recruitment Ltd being the awarded supplier. The contract period spans from 29th June 2026 to 29th June 2029, and the procurement was conducted through an 'Other' procurement method. The total contract value is £100,000, and the main delivery location is Newport, NP10 8QQ.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in recruitment services, particularly those focused on specialist and hard-to-fill roles. The contract is suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), creating a platform for growth within this niche market. Businesses experienced in providing tailored recruitment solutions will find this contract beneficial for developing a portfolio with government clientele, enhancing both reputation and business prospects in the recruitment industry. The awarded contract to a large-scale supplier like Reed Specialist Recruitment Ltd also indicates a strong market presence, encouraging competitive offerings from those seeking similar tenders in the future.

## Notice

Additional recruitment support (agency) to address ongoing challenges in attracting and securing suitably skilled candidates for specialist and hard to fill roles.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/117053e6-1456-42ae-bd8e-5dedd7c6cdb1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 28 Jun 2026 - 29 Jun 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £100,000 |
| 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 | INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE |
| Locality | NEWPORT |
| Post town | Newport |
| Postcode | NP10 8QQ |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport |
| Local authority | Newport |
| Electoral ward | Tredegar Park and Marshfield |
| Westminster constituency | Newport West and Islwyn |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 10 Jul 2026 at 08:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/117053e6-1456-42ae-bd8e-5dedd7c6cdb1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/117053e6-1456-42ae-bd8e-5dedd7c6cdb1
  10th July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8ca061c6-a656-4574-aaef-036c73206d9a
  Form of Direct Award Template PC - Y25007 - Reed Specialist Recruitment Limited (REDACTED)

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