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title: "Recruitment Partner"
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# Recruitment Partner

Buyer: OPEN UNIVERSITY(THE)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e29277e1-e600-41c4-97bb-7c78e186dc4b

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## Summary

The Open University has awarded a call-off agreement under the ESPO MStar4 Framework 653F_23 for the provision of recruitment services, following a mini-competition process. The contract, valued at up to £20,000,000, is scheduled to start on 2nd September 2024 and will run until 1st September 2028, with an option to extend for an additional 12 months. Located in Milton Keynes (MK7 6AA), this opportunity falls under the industry category of recruitment services (CPV code 79600000) and supports efforts to integrate SMEs, evidenced by its suitability criteria. The current stage of the procurement is the award, which was completed on 15th April 2024. The procurement method used was selective, leveraging a framework agreement.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in recruitment services, particularly those capable of fulfilling the substantial contract value over its lifecycle. With no committed spend but an indicative spending range of £0-£20,000,000, the agreement provides a stable and potentially lucrative engagement for the selected supplier, Pertemps Recruitment Partnership Limited. SMEs can benefit from participating in this framework, gaining a significant partnership with a major educational institution, The Open University. This contract is ideal for firms with the capacity to manage large-scale recruitment processes and the agility to offer tailored recruitment solutions to fulfil the University's staffing needs.

## Notice

Call-off agreement awarded under the ESPO MStar4 Framework 653F_23 following a mini-competition process. The agreement is for the provision of recruitment services. The contract period is for 3 years with an option to extend for a further 12 months. There is no committed spend under the call-off. Indicative spend range over the life of the agreement is PS0-PS20,000,000.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3317bc1d-2e02-4f7f-a7e6-711dbec473a5 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Apr 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Sep 2024 - 1 Sep 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £20,000,000 |
| 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 | OPEN UNIVERSITY(THE) |
| Locality | MILTON KEYNES |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK7 6AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ12 Milton Keynes |
| Local authority | Milton Keynes |
| Electoral ward | Monkston |
| Westminster constituency | Milton Keynes Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PERTEMPS RECRUITMENT PARTNERSHIP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 20 Feb 2025 at 16:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3317bc1d-2e02-4f7f-a7e6-711dbec473a5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3317bc1d-2e02-4f7f-a7e6-711dbec473a5
  20th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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