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title: "Strategic Recruitment Partner - AWARD"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL"
published: "2025-02-20"
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# Strategic Recruitment Partner - AWARD

Buyer: EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ff87d6be-242c-4010-908b-af7b2e8a59a4

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## Summary

East Suffolk Council has completed its procurement process by awarding a contract for a "Strategic Recruitment Partner" to Opus People Solutions. This contract falls under the industry category of business services, specifically targeting recruitment services. The project location is in Woodbridge, East of England, with the procurement stage now at the award stage as of 20 February 2025. The contract period is set from 2 January 2025 to 1 January 2030, following an open procurement procedure that concluded on 26 April 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in recruitment and staffing solutions, particularly those with experience in supporting both permanent and temporary roles across various levels. SMEs are encouraged to engage with similar tenders in the future, as this type of contract is well-suited to their capabilities. The successful partnership will involve providing strategic and operational support to meet the council's staffing needs, thereby creating a robust platform for business growth and development.

## Notice

East Suffolk Council ("ESC", "the Council") is looking for a Strategic Recruitment Partner to work with the Authority as a Master Vendor Provider providing strategic and operational support in the appointment of both permanent and temporary roles across a variety of services and levels to proactively meet the authority's staffing needs.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39fd40fc-3e02-4db9-9caa-c3a5c9f4f192 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 2 Jan 2025 - 1 Jan 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £5,000,000 |
| 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 | EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL |
| Locality | WOODBRIDGE |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP12 1RT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH63 East Suffolk |
| Local authority | East Suffolk |
| Electoral ward | Melton |
| Westminster constituency | Suffolk Coastal |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OPUS PEOPLE SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 20 Feb 2025 at 12:09 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39fd40fc-3e02-4db9-9caa-c3a5c9f4f192
- 14 Feb 2025 at 15:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39fd40fc-3e02-4db9-9caa-c3a5c9f4f192

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39fd40fc-3e02-4db9-9caa-c3a5c9f4f192
  20th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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