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title: "Department for Work and Pensions - Recruitment Services for Commercial Directorate"
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# Department for Work and Pensions - Recruitment Services for Commercial Directorate

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c6725d34-14b8-419e-a9b8-6b560ce35060

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## Summary

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is seeking recruitment services for its Commercial Directorate through a completed tender process. The procurement was classified under the "Recruitment services" category and valued at £73,500. The procurement was conducted as a direct method via a single tender action. The contract period commenced on 30th March 2018 and concluded on 5th December 2018, with the key award date being 20th March 2018.

This tender represents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to engage with a significant public sector client. Businesses specialising in recruitment services, particularly those with experience in supporting government initiatives, would be well-positioned to compete for future tenders in this sector. The various locations specified for service delivery, including the UK and surrounding territories, may further expand the market reach for local service providers.

## Notice

Recruitment services to support DWP Commercial Directorate SEO recruitment campaign.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4c9aa32-baf5-4935-ad9c-469c2c84d120 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jul 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Mar 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Mar 2018 |
| Contract period | 29 Mar 2018 - 5 Dec 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £73,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £73,500 |
| 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 WORK AND PENSIONS |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS2 7UA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GPA PROCUREMENT (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 24 Jul 2018 at 17:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4c9aa32-baf5-4935-ad9c-469c2c84d120

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4c9aa32-baf5-4935-ad9c-469c2c84d120
  24th July 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/96880c82-d72b-4ba4-b34f-049b869e641c
  n/a

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