---
title: "Supply of Recruitment Services Y25007"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04bd79"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "KENT COUNTY COUNCIL (T/A PROCUREMENT SERVICES)"
published: "2025-09-17"
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# Supply of Recruitment Services Y25007

Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL (T/A PROCUREMENT SERVICES)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04bd79

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## Summary

Kent County Council, operating as Procurement Services, has overseen the awarding of the "Supply of Recruitment Services Y25007" contract, under the CPV category of recruitment services. The procurement approach was conducted using an open procedure, culminating in the contract's completion stage on 17th September 2025. The recruitment services provided through this framework agreement cover a wide array of roles across sectors such as education, healthcare, construction, and tech/IT within the UK. This framework agreement is structured into three primary lots: Permanent and Contract Recruitment, Temporary and Interim Recruitment, and Retained/Executive Recruitment, with contracts having been signed on 31st August 2025.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in providing recruitment services, especially those capable of delivering diverse staffing solutions efficiently. The framework agreement accommodates a broad spectrum of needs, including candidate sourcing, compliance checks, skills assessments, and executive search services. The scope of work within various industries makes it an attractive prospect for large recruitment firms and SMEs alike, particularly those with a robust track record in adhering to quality and cost criteria. By participating in such a framework, businesses can significantly expand their reach within the public sector, accessing numerous public bodies that will utilise these services.

## Notice

This Framework Agreement is for the supply of Recruitment Services, that will support public sector establishments in the recruitment of staff for a wide variety of permanent, temporary, interim, contract and executive roles. The Framework Agreement will be able to offer advice, solutions and support.

### Lot Information

Permanent and Contract (9 months+) Recruitment

Services to be provided include, but are not limited to; *Vacancy Advertising *Candidate Sourcing and Selection *Screening and Interviewing *Skills Assessment *Compliance and Background Checks *Negotiation and Offer Management *Onboarding Support

Temporary, Interim and Contract (less than 9months) Recruitment

Services to be provided include, but are not limited to; *Quick Staffing Solutions *Flexibility *Compliance and Background Checks *Payroll and Benefits Management

Retained/Executive Recruitment

Services to be provided include, but are not limited to; *Talent Sourcing *Market Research *Candidate Sourcing and Selection *Confidential Searches *Negotiation and Offer Management *Onboarding Support

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057459-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000,000 |
| Lots value | £500,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | KENT COUNTY COUNCIL (T/A PROCUREMENT SERVICES) |
| Locality | WEST MALLING |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME19 4YT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ46 West Kent |
| Local authority | Tonbridge and Malling |
| Electoral ward | Kings Hill |
| Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 23 |
| Supplier names | ALLEN LANE; BLUE ARROW; CASTLEFIELD RECRUITMENT; DIAMOND MEDICAL; EDEN BROWN; EDEN BROWN LTD (T/A EDEN BROWN SYNERGY; GATENBY SANDERSON; HARVEY NASH; HAYS SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT; HR STRING; HUNTRESS SEARCH; MAINSTREAM CAREERS; MLC PARTNERS; MORSON HUMAN RESOURCES LTD (T/A MORSON TALENT; REED SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT; RGH GLOBAL; ROBERTSON BELL; SANCTUARY PERSONNEL; SELLICK PARTNERSHIP; STEP AHEAD SOCIAL ENTERPRISE COMMUNITY INTEREST; TATE RECRUITMENT; VENESKY BROWN RECRUITMENT; VENN GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 17 Sep 2025 at 15:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057459-2025
- 23 Dec 2024 at 16:05 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041462-2024
- 23 Dec 2024 at 16:05 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041461-2024
- 20 Nov 2024 at 19:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037598-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.commercialservices.org.uk
- https://csg.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=911961590
- https://csg.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=911967083
- https://www.commercialservices.org.uk/
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=979379911
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-West-Malling:-Recruitment-services./P4699BQF2A

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