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title: "Engaging Specialist Recruitment Service Company"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0681bf"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TORFAEN COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-14"
---

# Engaging Specialist Recruitment Service Company

Buyer: TORFAEN COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0681bf

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## Summary

The public procurement process involves Torfaen County Borough Council, located at the Civic Centre in Torfaen, UK. The tender, titled "Engaging Specialist Recruitment Service Company," falls under the services category, specifically recruitment services. The procurement method was direct, conducted below the threshold without competition, and is currently in the award stage with the status complete. Noteworthy dates include the publication date of 14 April 2026, a future signature milestone on 18 April 2026, and a contract period from 20 April 2026 to 23 October 2026. The geographical focus is on UKL16, United Kingdom, with the legal basis being the UKPGA, legislation of 2023, chapter 54. The buyer's contact for this project is Stephen Chambers.

This tender provides opportunities for specialist recruitment agencies, particularly those with experience and skills suitable for high-risk operational tasks, as identified by initial agency approaches. As this procurement method caters to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) without competition, businesses fitting this profile that specialise in recruitment services stand to benefit. Given the nature of the task and the flexibility in resource engagement, recruitment agencies that are adept at swiftly mobilising skilled personnel can enhance their portfolio, enter new markets, and solidify relationships within the public sector, particularly under the Welsh devolved regulations. The successful supplier in this contract is Gatenby Sanderson Limited, highlighting the demand for experienced SME service providers in this sector.

## Notice

The role was backfilled with an interim resource for a fixed term which has now ended In the absence of an incumbent post holder, there is a high risk of operational and/or service failure. Specialist recruitment agencies have been approached and this has identified an appropriately experienced and skilled resource for the required tasks

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033663-2026 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency 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 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 19 Apr 2026 - 23 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £74,900 |
| 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 | TORFAEN COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | TORFAEN |
| Post town | Newport |
| Postcode | NP4 0LS |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL53 Gwent Valleys |
| Local authority | Torfaen |
| Electoral ward | Panteg |
| Westminster constituency | Torfaen |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GATENBY SANDERSON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 14 Apr 2026 at 10:27 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033663-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033663-2026
  14th April 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.torfaen.gov.uk
- https://www.gatenbysanderson.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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