--- title: "Recruitment Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04b742" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04b742" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04b742.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04b742.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SOUTHERN UNIVERSITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIUM (SUPC)" published: "2026-04-18" --- # Recruitment Services Buyer: SOUTHERN UNIVERSITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIUM (SUPC) Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04b742 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04b742) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04b742.json) ## Summary The Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium (SUPC) has completed the procurement process for recruitment services under procurement ID PFB4054 SU. This tender covers a range of recruitment services including non-specialist, IT, commercial, executive/senior leadership, medical/veterinary, academic roles, and a recruitment one-stop shop, all within the services industry category. The procurement method was restricted procedure, with submissions allowed until 6th January 2025. Contract signings dated 1st October 2025 mark the completion of the award stage. The process involved an extensive framework agreement with up to 80 participants, aiming to cater to various projects funded by the European Union across the UK. This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in recruitment and related services. The contracts, each valued at £30 million, open avenues for both SMEs and large organisations to expand their operations in the UK market. Businesses equipped with strong capabilities in quality service delivery and competitive pricing will particularly benefit, as these are crucial award criteria. Companies like Adecco UK Limited, Reed Specialist Recruitment, and Indeed Flex, known for substantial recruitment networks, are well-positioned to leverage these opportunities to enhance market presence and drive business growth. The framework agreement ensures participants can strategically plan for long-term engagement, with contract periods potentially extending up to 4 years. ## Notice procurement of recruitment services. ### Lot Information Non -Specialist Roles Non -Specialist Roles Renewal: 2 years with a possible 24-month extension. Specialist IT Roles Specialist IT Roles Renewal: 2 years with a possible 24-month extension. Specialist Commercial Roles Specialist Commercial Roles Renewal: 2 years with a possible 24-month extension. Specialist Executive/Senior Leadership Roles Specialist Executive/Senior Leadership Roles Renewal: 2 years with a possible 24-month extension. Medical and Veterinary Roles Medical and Veterinary Roles Renewal: 2 years with a possible 24-month extension. Academic Roles Academic Roles Renewal: 2 years with a possible 24-month extension. Recruitment One -Stop Shop Recruitment One -Stop Shop Renewal: 2 years with a possible 24-month extension. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035416-2026 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large, SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Apr 2026 | | Submission deadline | 6 Jan 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 30 Sep 2025 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £200,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £30,000,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active, Unsuccessful | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SOUTHERN UNIVERSITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIUM (SUPC) | | Additional buyers | EUROPEAN UNION | | Locality | READING | | Post town | Reading | | Postcode | RG6 6BU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West | | Local authority | Wokingham | | Electoral ward | Hillside | | Westminster constituency | Earley and Woodley | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 62 | | Supplier names | ACORN RECRUITMENT; ADECCO; ALLEN LANE; ALLIED AND CLINICAL RECRUITMENTS; AXIS RECRUITMENT; BLUE ARROW; BROOK STREET; CAMPBELL TICKELL; CASTLEFIELD RECRUITMENT; CERTES IT SERVICE SOLUTIONS; COMMUNITY RESOURCING; CONNECTED IT CONTRACT; COVENT GARDEN RECRUITMENT; CREATIVE PERSONNEL; DEEKAY TECHNICAL; DIAMOND MEDICAL; EA CONSULTING GROUP; EVEREST RECRUITMENT AND SERVICES; EVISA SOLUTIONS; EVOLUTION RECRUITMENT SOLUTIONS; FUSION PEOPLE; GI GROUP RECRUITMENT; GLOBAL RESOURCING; GREEN PARK INTERIM & EXECUTIVE SEARCH; HARRIS HILL; HARVEY NASH; HAYS SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT; IDPP CONSULTING; INDEED FLEX; INVOLVED SOLUTIONS; KC GROUP RECRUITMENT; LA INTERNATIONAL COMPUTER CONSULTANTS; LAW MORGAN; MANPOWER; MCGREGOR BOYALL ASSOCIATES; MICHAEL PAGE INTERNATIONAL RECRUITMENT; MLC PARTNERS; MORGAN HUNT; MORGAN JONES; NATIONWIDE PEOPLE; OMNI RESOURCE MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS; PERRETT LAVER; PERTEMPS RECRUITMENT PARTNERSHIP; PROSPECTUS; RANDSTAD SOLUTIONS; REED SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT; ROBERTSON BELL; SALT CREATING FUTURES; SANCTUARY PERSONNEL; SANDERSON SOLUTIONS GROUP; SAXTON BAMPFYLDE; SEARCH CONSULTANCY; SERVICE CARE SOLUTIONS; SF RECRUITMENT; STEP AHEAD SOCIAL ENTERPRISE; STRATEGIC PEOPLE; TALENT DRIVE; TATE RECRUITMENT; THE SAMMONS RECRUITMENT GROUP; TJ-FLAMINGO; VENESKY BROWN RECRUITMENT; WARWICK UNIVERSITY ENTERPRISES | ## 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 - 79635000 - Assessment centre services for recruitment ## Release History - 18 Apr 2026 at 12:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035416-2026 - 6 May 2025 at 17:17 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019245-2025 - 20 Dec 2024 at 15:31 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041251-2024 - 18 Nov 2024 at 12:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037173-2024 ## Notice URLs - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=87628&B=SUPC - https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/86623 - https://www.supc.ac.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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