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title: "Communications Officer"
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buyer: "HEALTH RESEARCH AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-05-18"
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# Communications Officer

Buyer: HEALTH RESEARCH AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9cfe9860-eeff-4274-a680-177ea88ee209

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## Summary

The Health Research Authority has completed a selective procurement process for a Communications Officer role, classified under recruitment services, with the contract awarded to VENN GROUP LIMITED. The procurement was conducted via a call-off from the RM6277 Non-Clinical Staffing Framework, facilitated by the Government Commercial Agency. This tender, now in the award stage, involves services to be delivered in Stratford, United Kingdom, with the contract period running from 21st April 2026 to 16th October 2026. The tender value is £28,542, focusing on enhancing the communications capabilities of the organisation.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in recruitment services, particularly those experienced in non-clinical staffing. As the call-off was made through a framework agreement, companies already included in such frameworks, especially small to medium enterprises, are well-positioned to engage in similar tenders and demonstrate capacity for future opportunities within the public sector. Engaging in government tenders can provide a reliable revenue stream and aid in market expansion for firms within the industry.

## Notice

Recruitment to Communications Officer Additional information: Awarded under the RM6277 Non-Clinical Staffing Framework via the Government Commercial Agency (formerly Crown Commercial Service).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d244ae0d-759b-46d8-8ef4-368d86cf1e69 |
| 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 | 18 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 20 Apr 2026 - 16 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £28,542 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £28,542 |
| 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 | HEALTH RESEARCH AUTHORITY |
| Locality | STRATFORD |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E20 1JQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI41 Hackney and Newham |
| Local authority | Newham |
| Electoral ward | Stratford Olympic Park |
| Westminster constituency | Stratford and Bow |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VENN GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 18 May 2026 at 15:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d244ae0d-759b-46d8-8ef4-368d86cf1e69

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d244ae0d-759b-46d8-8ef4-368d86cf1e69
  18th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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