---
title: "Framework for the Provision of Specialist Permanent Recruitment Searches"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04db16"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-02-03"
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# Framework for the Provision of Specialist Permanent Recruitment Searches

Buyer: LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04db16

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## Summary

Liverpool City Council has initiated a tender process for the establishment of a "Framework for the Provision of Specialist Permanent Recruitment Searches" under CPV code 79000000, focusing on business services such as law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. This procurement, in the planning and tender stages as of February 2025, aims to support permanent search agencies in filling senior or challenging positions. The competitive procedure with negotiation is being employed, with electronic submissions due by 10:00 AM on 17th February 2025. The services will be based in the UKD72 region, with the contract period starting from 1st April 2025. The council's contact is Mr Kevin Fletcher, reachable via email at kevin.fletcher@liverpool.gov.uk.

This tender opens significant opportunities for recruitment agencies specialising in senior-level roles and hard-to-fill positions. Agencies with robust strategies and networks for high-level recruitment will find this framework particularly advantageous, allowing them to establish long-term relationships with Liverpool City Council and potentially other public sector partners. Businesses adept at navigating competitive negotiations and offering innovative, effective recruitment solutions are best suited to compete and grow through this opportunity. Moreover, given the inclusive framework agreement allowing up to 999 participants, a wide range of businesses can benefit from this substantial procurement opportunity.

## Notice

The council would like to set up a framework for permanent search agencies to support with senior or hard to fill positions.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The council would like to set up a framework for permanent search agencies to support with senior or hard to fill positions once Matrix has been exhausted.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003517-2025 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 1DS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | Waterfront South |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | TLD72 Liverpool |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 3 Feb 2025 at 16:11 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003517-2025
- 3 Feb 2025 at 15:43 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003497-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.liverpool.gov.uk
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Opportunities/Index?v=2

## Provenance

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