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title: "External Recruitment Campaign"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d22cd84f-bb4e-40a1-b0e5-4cbb5ba8427f"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# External Recruitment Campaign

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d22cd84f-bb4e-40a1-b0e5-4cbb5ba8427f

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## Summary

The procurement process involves an External Recruitment Campaign initiated by the Defra Network eTendering Portal. This campaign aims to fill various commercial positions across the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) and is classified under recruitment services. The tender process is currently marked as complete, with the contract period set to begin on 10th June 2020 and concluding on 9th June 2021. The procurement method utilised is selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with a total contract value of £100,000. The tender period for submission ended on 11th May 2020, and the recruitment services are relevant across the United Kingdom and beyond, including British Overseas Territories and Europe.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the recruitment sector, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), who have the capacity to deliver recruitment services effectively within the specified timeframe. Companies adept in sourcing qualified candidates and managing recruitment processes will find this contract appealing. Engaging in such public procurement processes can enhance business growth by establishing long-term relationships with government agencies like Defra, thus facilitating future contracting opportunities in the public sector.

## Notice

An External Recruitment Campaign to fill various commercial positions across Defra. Additional information: Please note that Defra procurement uses an E-tendering system for Procurement activities. This is currently provided by Bravo Solutions. To access appropriate tendering and contractual documents, please access the E-Tendering portal at https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk", ensuring that your registration includes "Defra". If you have any problems with this system, please contact Bravo on their telephone helpline number 0800 368 4850 or by emailing them at help@bravosolution.co.uk.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dfc2dda4-cda7-4cc5-97d0-bcdedb9567a9 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jul 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 11 May 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jun 2020 |
| Contract period | 9 Jun 2020 - 9 Jun 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £100,000 |
| 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 NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | SP1J 3JR |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MICHAEL PAGE INTERNATIONAL RECRUITMENT LIMITED (TRADING AS PAGEG |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 23 Jul 2020 at 10:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dfc2dda4-cda7-4cc5-97d0-bcdedb9567a9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dfc2dda4-cda7-4cc5-97d0-bcdedb9567a9
  23rd July 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3b2f687e-3001-48ec-9d54-3c5797386e33
  n/a

## Notice URLs

- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk

## Provenance

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