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title: "Strategic HR Services 3S_22, Lot 4 Permanent Recruitment"
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# Strategic HR Services 3S_22, Lot 4 Permanent Recruitment

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF MERTON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-eed1aed7-81df-4798-865c-420a2214ef7d

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## Summary

This procurement process, managed by the London Borough of Merton, involves the provision of strategic HR services focusing specifically on permanent recruitment. Tagged under the industry category of recruitment services (CPV code 79600000), it pertains to Lot 4 of the ESPO Strategic HR Services 3S_22 framework. The procurement stage is at the award phase, having been completed with the final contract commencing on 11th September 2025 and set to conclude on 11th September 2026. The procurement method used was a direct award, and the location for the implementation of these services is within England, United Kingdom. The overall value of the award is £43,680, with the award having been granted to Investigo Limited, effective as of 10th September 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in recruitment services, especially those experienced with public sector contracts and capable of providing strategic HR solutions. Despite not being specifically tailored for SMEs or VCSEs, firms with a strong background in delivering recruitment services across public sector entities would find this contract advantageous for broadening their portfolio and enhancing their institutional presence. Companies with established operations in England could effectively leverage this opportunity to solidify their market share in public sector recruitment services, opening pathways for sustained business growth.

## Notice

ESPO Strategic HR Services 3S_22, Lot 4 Permanent Recruitment (sub PS45k).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18e72557-8160-4bfd-b2fb-566ca18a4061 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 10 Sep 2025 - 11 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £43,680 |
| 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 | LONDON BOROUGH OF MERTON |
| Locality | MORDEN |
| Post town | Sutton |
| Postcode | SM4 5DX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI6 Outer London - South |
| ITL 3 | TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton |
| Local authority | Merton |
| Electoral ward | Merton Park |
| Westminster constituency | Wimbledon |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INVESTIGO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 29 Oct 2025 at 14:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18e72557-8160-4bfd-b2fb-566ca18a4061

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18e72557-8160-4bfd-b2fb-566ca18a4061
  29th October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.merton.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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