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title: "Permanent Recruitment Advertising Services for the Defra group"
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# Permanent Recruitment Advertising Services for the Defra group

Buyer: DEFRA COMMERCIAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9d3d1360-c9b4-42a0-aa34-da78913f3d83

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## Summary

Defra Commercial has completed the procurement process for Permanent Recruitment Advertising Services within the Defra group. The procurement, categorised under "Recruitment services," utilised a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender included delivery across a wide geography, including the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the United Kingdom, and globally. Although the tender period concluded on 1st May 2026, the award stage was finalised on 5th June 2026, with PeopleScout Limited being awarded the contract valued at £4,500,000. This contract will span from 1st June 2026 to 31st May 2028.

This tender presents various opportunities for businesses specialising in recruitment services, particularly those adept at managing large-scale advertising campaigns. SMEs and organisations focusing on voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE) would find this opportunity suitable given Defra's inclusivity in procurement. Businesses with a strong footprint in the specified delivery regions will be well-positioned to meet the requirements of this extensive recruitment campaign, significantly enhancing their portfolio in collaboration with a substantial government department like Defra.

## Notice

Permanent Recruitment Advertising Services for the Defra group

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6be2a3f7-0514-4d9a-9211-213e59938c00 |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 31 May 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,500,000 |
| 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 | DEFRA COMMERCIAL |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PEOPLESCOUT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 5 Jun 2026 at 09:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6be2a3f7-0514-4d9a-9211-213e59938c00

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6be2a3f7-0514-4d9a-9211-213e59938c00
  5th June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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