--- title: "DfT Recruitment Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-bae8ff20-e05f-4615-aee4-d638e299bd74" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bae8ff20-e05f-4615-aee4-d638e299bd74" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bae8ff20-e05f-4615-aee4-d638e299bd74.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bae8ff20-e05f-4615-aee4-d638e299bd74.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT" published: "2025-05-13" --- # DfT Recruitment Services Buyer: DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bae8ff20-e05f-4615-aee4-d638e299bd74 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bae8ff20-e05f-4615-aee4-d638e299bd74) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bae8ff20-e05f-4615-aee4-d638e299bd74.json) ## Summary The Department for Transport (DfTc) has completed a procurement process for recruitment services under the title "DfT Recruitment Services," which falls under the industry category of recruitment services. The procurement was conducted through a further competition under the CCS RM6229 Permanent Recruitment 2 framework, specifically Lot 2, and involved a multi-supplier agreement. The procurement method was selective, and it utilised a call-off from a framework agreement. The services cover a broad geographic area, including the United Kingdom, European regions, and overseas territories. The key dates include a contract period starting on 1st May 2025 and ending on 9th April 2026, with potential extensions for up to three years total. The contract, valued at £200,000 per annum (excluding VAT), was awarded to PeopleScout Ltd, following the tender period that ended on 4th March 2025. This procurement offers substantial opportunities for businesses engaged in providing administrative support, pre-assessment, and candidate sourcing services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suited to compete in this area, given the procurement's suitability criteria and the demand-driven nature of the call-off arrangement. The initial one-year contract, with options to extend, provides a stable business opportunity for recruitment service providers who can deliver high-quality, comprehensive services. Businesses looking to expand their footprint in recruitment services across diverse regions will find this contract advantageous, particularly those able to cater to both local and international needs within the scope of the agreement. ## Notice This procurement was conducted via a further competition under CCS RM6229 Permanent Recruitment 2 (Lot 2). The multi-supplier agreement offers three core services: - Administrative Support - Pre-Assessment Services - Candidate Sourcing Services This notice pertains to PeopleScout Ltd, which will provide all three core service offerings. The call-off arrangement is purely demand-driven. The core procurement reference number is TRHR3321. The collective contract value across all services is PS200,000.00 per annum (excluding VAT). The contract will be for an initial 1-year period with an option to extend in 1 yearly / increments reviewed on an annual/monthly basis. The total duration of this contract including extension options is three (3) years. (1+1+1). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5eeb0498-db33-4444-8538-5465bdfc39f6 | | 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 | SME | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 May 2025 | | Submission deadline | 4 Mar 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 30 Apr 2025 | | Contract period | 30 Apr 2025 - 9 Apr 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £200,000 | | 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 | DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT | | Locality | 33 HORSEFERRY ROAD, LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1P 4DR | | 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 | Vincent Square | | 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 - 13 May 2025 at 12:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5eeb0498-db33-4444-8538-5465bdfc39f6 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5eeb0498-db33-4444-8538-5465bdfc39f6 13th May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/81f993af-e527-4e98-80ec-7cde1a47c1b5 Peoplesout Ltd - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d801b88b-8355-463b-a0b8-a2ad2a1a3af1 Peoplesout Ltd - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/269dac5d-fa88-452b-813a-ed41a4dee911 Peoplesout Ltd - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/555f25ce-08fa-466f-ad2c-c3cc6f5b9cd2 Peoplesout Ltd ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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