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title: "RPA CEO SCS2 Recruitment"
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buyer: "DEFRA COMMERCIAL"
published: "2025-03-10"
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# RPA CEO SCS2 Recruitment

Buyer: DEFRA COMMERCIAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-abe46ff6-ad1e-415e-80ed-1070a77871d5

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## Summary

Defra Commercial, located in London, has completed the tender process for its "RPA CEO SCS2 Recruitment" project in the recruitment services industry. The procurement, classified under CPV code 79600000, aimed at sourcing recruitment services across various regions including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and globally. The tender stage concluded with a single tender action below the threshold, and the contract period runs from 3rd March 2025 to 2nd February 2026. The contract award was published on 10th March 2025.

This procurement offers a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in recruitment services, particularly those able to operate across multiple regions. SMEs and VCSEs are particularly well-suited for such contracts, providing them with potential to grow by collaborating with prominent organisations like Defra Commercial. The procurement method, direct award, favoured swift selection and contract initiation, allowing nimble and efficient suppliers to benefit from reduced competition and expedited processes.

## Notice

RPA CEO SCS2 Recruitment

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a2c6722-c397-4e70-8751-807b12152ea6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 3 Mar 2025 - 2 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £77,000 |
| 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 | RUSSELL REYNOLDS ASSOCIATES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 10 Mar 2025 at 11:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a2c6722-c397-4e70-8751-807b12152ea6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a2c6722-c397-4e70-8751-807b12152ea6
  10th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b4145adc-91fb-4283-80b0-170e8019e690
  EL_RM6290-Framework-Schedule-6-Short-Order-Form-for-Direct-Award_Redacted

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