---
title: "Recruitment Agency Contract"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d71a"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EAST SUFFOLK SERVICES LIMITED"
published: "2026-02-27"
---

# Recruitment Agency Contract

Buyer: EAST SUFFOLK SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d71a

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## Summary

East Suffolk Services Limited has completed the procurement process for a Recruitment Agency Contract, awarding it to Hales Group. The contract aims to provide recruitment services for temporary roles across various service levels to meet the staffing needs of East Suffolk Services Ltd. The procurement followed an open procedure method, aligning with the UK's Public Contract Regulations. The contract period commences on 25th February 2026 and ends on 24th February 2028, with an optional one-year extension. It is located in Woodbridge, United Kingdom, under the industry category of Recruitment Services, and the procurement process was in the Award stage as of February 2026.

The procurement provides ample business growth opportunities for recruitment agencies capable of managing and supporting a wide range of staffing needs. Any business offering recruitment services, particularly those adept at strategic and operational support in temporary appointments, can benefit. Large-scale recruitment firms like Hales Group have already succeeded, highlighting the potential for medium-sized enterprises in this sector to seize similar opportunities. The contract's substantial value and possible extension signal long-term prospects for collaboration with public authorities such as East Suffolk Services Ltd, encouraging businesses eager to establish or expand their footprint in recruitment services.

## Notice

East Suffolk Services Ltd ("ESSL", "the Company") is looking for a Recruitment Agency Provider to work with the Company providing strategic and operational support in the appointment of temporary roles across a variety of services and levels to proactively meet the company's staffing needs.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Optional additional extension of one year subject to supplier performance and funding.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017699-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| 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 | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 25 Feb 2026 - 24 Feb 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £883,300 |
| Lots value | £883,300 |
| Awards value | £833,333 |
| Contracts value | £833,333 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EAST SUFFOLK SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | WOODBRIDGE |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP12 1RT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH63 East Suffolk |
| Local authority | East Suffolk |
| Electoral ward | Melton |
| Westminster constituency | Suffolk Coastal |
| Delivery location | TLH14 Suffolk CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HALES GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services
- 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

## Release History

- 27 Feb 2026 at 09:46 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017699-2026
- 19 Jan 2026 at 14:26 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004392-2026
- 30 Oct 2025 at 13:03 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069726-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017699-2026
  27th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004392-2026
  19th January 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069726-2025
  30th October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/eastsuffolk/aspx/Home
  Invitation to Tender part A, Invitation to Tender part C, Draft Services Agreement, ESSL Pay Scale, ESSL People Strategy, Pricing Matrix, KPI's.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.halescare.co.uk
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/eastsuffolk
- https://www.eastsuffolkservices.co.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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