---
title: "ICT Recruitment Agency"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04ed52"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04ed52.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "OXFORD DIRECT SERVICES LIMITED"
published: "2025-03-14"
---

# ICT Recruitment Agency

Buyer: OXFORD DIRECT SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04ed52

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## Summary

The procurement process led by Oxford Direct Services Limited focuses on recruiting for ICT roles within their Corporate Services Team. This process, titled "ICT Recruitment Agency", falls under the services industry category and is located in Oxford, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is the Award stage, having been concluded on 14th March 2025. The contract worth £42,000 with a gross value of £50,400 commenced on 2nd April 2025 and will run until 1st April 2026. The method of procurement used was direct, below the threshold without competition, indicating a more streamlined and targeted approach.

This tender opens significant opportunities for businesses specialising in recruitment services, particularly those with capabilities in the ICT sector. SMEs, such as Portare Solutions Limited, which was awarded the contract, demonstrate that smaller firms with specific expertise and capabilities are well-suited to compete. The focus on fixed-fee contracts for a defined period offers stability and clarity for businesses looking to expand their public sector portfolio, particularly those experienced in delivering high-quality recruitment services in a competitive market.

## Notice

ODS is requires a specialist recruitment agency for 6 roles in the Corporate Services Team. ODS require a retained recruitment contract with fixed fees. The contract will run for a maximum of 12 months and will not be extended.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009452-2025 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2025 - 1 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £42,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | OXFORD DIRECT SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | OXFORD |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX4 2HH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Oxford |
| Electoral ward | Temple Cowley |
| Westminster constituency | Oxford East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PORTARE SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 14 Mar 2025 at 13:49 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009452-2025
- 14 Mar 2025 at 13:42 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009449-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009452-2025
  14th March 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009449-2025
  14th March 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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