--- title: "Strategic Recruitment Partner" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0446dd" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0446dd" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0446dd.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0446dd.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL" published: "2025-02-20" --- # Strategic Recruitment Partner Buyer: EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0446dd [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0446dd) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0446dd.json) ## Summary East Suffolk Council is seeking a Strategic Recruitment Partner to deliver strategic and operational support in appointing both permanent and temporary roles across various services and levels. This contract falls under the business services category, specifically law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. The procurement process has advanced to the award stage, with the procurement method identified as 'open procedure' and is covered by the GPA regulations. Key deadlines include a revised submission date for tenders of 26 April 2024, which extends from an earlier deadline of 12 April 2024. The estimated value for this contract is significantly updated to £5,000,000. The contract period is expected to start on 1 June 2024 and conclude on 31 May 2029. The location of the service delivery is in Lowestoft, UKH14 region, United Kingdom. The tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in recruitment, HR consultancy, and those providing comprehensive staffing solutions. Serving as a Strategic Recruitment Partner for East Suffolk Council, businesses can expect a robust and long-term partnership with significant financial implications, supporting the Council's extensive staffing requirements. Companies with expertise in managing large, cross-functional staffing needs and a strong track record in recruitment services would find this tender highly suitable. Additionally, firms capable of delivering scalable recruitment solutions with a blend of strategic insight and operational efficiency are encouraged to compete for this lucrative contract. ## 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. ### Lot Information Lot 1 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 | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006150-2025 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | 12 Apr 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 14 Feb 2025 | | Contract period | 31 May 2024 - 31 May 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £5,000,000 | | Lots value | £5,000,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £777,245 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL | | Locality | LOWESTOFT | | Post town | Norwich | | Postcode | NR33 0EQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk | | ITL 3 | TLH63 East Suffolk | | Local authority | East Suffolk | | Electoral ward | Kirkley & Pakefield | | Westminster constituency | Lowestoft | | Delivery location | TLH14 Suffolk CC | ## 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 12:10 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006150-2025 - 20 Feb 2025 at 12:04 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006136-2025 - 14 Feb 2025 at 16:21 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005240-2025 - 14 Feb 2025 at 16:19 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005238-2025 - 14 Feb 2025 at 16:19 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005237-2025 - 14 Feb 2025 at 16:13 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005234-2025 - 14 Feb 2025 at 16:09 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005233-2025 - 14 Feb 2025 at 16:09 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005232-2025 - 14 Feb 2025 at 15:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005205-2025 - 3 Apr 2024 at 08:39 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010684-2024 - 3 Apr 2024 at 08:39 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010683-2024 - 8 Mar 2024 at 13:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007526-2024 ## Notice URLs - http://eastsuffolk.gov.uk - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/eastsuffolk/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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