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title: "Recruitment Services 2026 - 2031"
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# Recruitment Services 2026 - 2031

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c2a2783c-0a7c-4240-adcb-d94a89c2559c

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## Summary

The Department for Business and Trade (DBT), based in London, England, has completed the procurement process titled "Recruitment Services 2026 - 2031." This tender falls under the services category, specifically targeting recruitment services. It involves the provision of Temporary and Permanent Recruitment Services to support DBT's staffing needs across the United Kingdom, British Isles, Europe, and globally. The procurement followed a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender closed on 16th February 2026, with the contract awarded on 17th February 2026, commencing immediately and running through to 1st June 2029, with a possible extension of up to two additional years. The total contract value is £125 million GBP, and the supplier awarded the contract is Alexander Mann Solutions Ltd (AMS).

This tender creates significant opportunities for large-scale recruitment agencies, particularly those adept at providing varied staffing solutions for governmental departments. Businesses with a substantial track record in managing recruitment processes on an international scale will find this contract especially rewarding due to its expansive coverage across various regions. Additionally, companies experienced in operating within a framework agreement know this contract's selective procurement method. While the contract is not specifically aimed at SMEs or VCSEs, larger organisations with robust operational capabilities will benefit from participating in similar future tenders, allowing for business expansion and enhanced governmental partnership opportunities.

## Notice

Recruitment Services 2026 - 2031: This contract is for the provision of Temporary and Permanent Recruitment Services to support DBT's staffing needs. The contract term is three years from 2026 with the option to extend for up to two additional years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6859f39-cfad-4613-901c-9905cb373299 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 17 Feb 2026 - 1 Jun 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £125,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £125,000,000 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2DY |
| 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 | ALEXANDER MANN SOLUTIONS LTD (AMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 16 Mar 2026 at 13:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6859f39-cfad-4613-901c-9905cb373299

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6859f39-cfad-4613-901c-9905cb373299
  16th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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