--- title: "Provision of Managed Recruitment Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060a26" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-060a26" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-060a26.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-060a26.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "LONDON & QUADRANT HOUSING TRUST" published: "2026-02-02" --- # Provision of Managed Recruitment Services Buyer: LONDON & QUADRANT HOUSING TRUST Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060a26 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-060a26) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-060a26.json) ## Summary The London & Quadrant Housing Trust is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Provision of Managed Recruitment Services." This process pertains to the recruitment services industry and involves the exploration of managed service delivery models, supply-chain management, and technology systems for recruitment management across the UK. A preliminary market engagement (PME) notice has been issued, inviting interested suppliers to send expressions of interest by 2nd February 2026. The engagement aims to understand the market's capabilities without initiating a formal competition, with a potential procurement phase to follow if deemed appropriate. The project has a significant budget set at £3,000,000 and anticipates a contract period starting from 1st March 2026 to 1st March 2029, with a possible extension to 2031. The opportunity particularly targets small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) for their suitability. This tender offers a promising opportunity for businesses specialising in recruitment services and related technology solutions, particularly those capable of delivering managed service models and robust supply-chain management capabilities. Companies that develop or have established recruitment platforms, ensuring compliance and workflow management, could find this opportunity conducive for business growth. The extensive contract value and duration provide a stable engagement with a notable public authority, affording exposure and credibility in the public sector. SMEs, in particular, are encouraged to participate due to the tender’s structuring to support smaller business operations. ## Notice The Authority wishes to explore the market's ability to offer: Managed service delivery models for recruitment Supply-chain management capability Technology systems/platforms used to manage recruitment demand, workflows, compliance and reporting General market capability, innovations and solution maturity The engagement will not request or consider: Detailed pricing information Proprietary or sensitive solution design Commercial bids Input that could distort future competition These safeguards are required to prevent unfair advantage and maintain equal treatment, in line with Section 16. ### Planning Information Suppliers wishing to participate should email: Mikecapper@lqgroup.org.uk Subject line: "PME - Managed Recruitment Services" Please include: Organisation name Contact name and email Confirmation that you provide (or are developing) a managed recruitment service or supporting technology solution Suppliers may also submit clarification questions during the engagement period. Responses that contain non‑confidential information relevant to fair competition will be shared transparently in future tender documentation. Further Information This notice is not a call for competition. The Authority may or may not proceed to a procurement exercise following PME. A Tender Notice will be published separately if procurement proceeds. The Authority reserves the right to limit or structure engagement depending on supplier volume. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009158-2026 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Feb 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 2 Feb 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Mar 2026 - 1 Mar 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £3,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | LONDON & QUADRANT HOUSING TRUST | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | East London | | Postcode | E15 4PN | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI41 Hackney and Newham | | Local authority | Newham | | Electoral ward | Stratford | | Westminster constituency | Stratford and Bow | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79600000 - Recruitment services ## Release History - 2 Feb 2026 at 16:39 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009158-2026 - 20 Jan 2026 at 14:55 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004900-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009158-2026 2nd February 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004900-2026 20th January 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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