---
title: "Recruitment Partner Renewal"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d399"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CONSUMER COUNCIL FOR WATER"
published: "2026-02-13"
---

# Recruitment Partner Renewal

Buyer: CONSUMER COUNCIL FOR WATER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d399

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## Summary

The Consumer Council for Water has concluded the procurement process to find a strategic recruitment partner, with GI GROUP RECRUITMENT LTD being selected as the supplier. This contract award, valued at £368,000 excluding VAT, aims to secure recruitment services across multiple regions in the United Kingdom. The procurement followed an open procedure and targets strategic recruitment needs for the organisation. Significant deadlines include the standstill period ending on 24 February 2026, followed by the contract's scheduled commencement on 27 February 2026 and running potentially until 26 February 2030, should renewal options be utilised.

This tender presents ample opportunities for large recruitment agencies to showcase their capabilities in delivering high-quality staffing solutions for a prominent client in the public sector. The competitive nature of the tender, which saw seven bids make it to the final stage, indicates fertile ground for agencies proficient in recruitment services, human resources management consultancy, staff development, and training services. Businesses with expertise in offering flexible, transparent, and partnership-oriented recruitment services across various functional roles are well-positioned to seize such opportunities for growth. Additionally, suppliers with suitable insurances and a proven record in providing quality assurance and demonstrating cross-functional expertise were favourable in this procurement competition.

## Notice

CCW is looking for a recruitment agency to become a strategic partner to get us the right talent and at the right time.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013310-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 27 Feb 2026 - 26 Feb 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £368,000 |
| Lots value | £368,000 |
| Awards value | £368,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CONSUMER COUNCIL FOR WATER |
| Additional buyers | CCW |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B2 4BH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Ladywood |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GI GROUP RECRUITMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services
- 79600000 - Recruitment services
- 79633000 - Staff development services
- 80511000 - Staff training services

## Release History

- 13 Feb 2026 at 11:10 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013310-2026
- 24 Oct 2025 at 14:45 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068290-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013310-2026
  13th February 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068290-2025
  24th October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ccw.org.uk
- https://public.bravosolution.co.uk/esop/guest/login.do
- https://uk.gigroup.com/employers/key-sectors/public-sector/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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