---
title: "Provision of Permanent Recruitment Agency"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a360"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHAMPTONSHIRE"
published: "2026-05-26"
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# Provision of Permanent Recruitment Agency

Buyer: THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHAMPTONSHIRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a360

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## Summary

The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Northamptonshire has completed a procurement process for the provision of a permanent recruitment agency. This process was conducted without competition as it was below the threshold and involved the direct procurement method. The successful contractor for this public service is Reed Specialist Recruitment Ltd, an agency based in London. The contract, focusing on recruitment services, commenced on 20th April 2026 and is set to run until 19th April 2028, with a possible one-year extension. The procurement addresses the needs in the UKF24 and UKF25 regions, targeting the public authority sub-central government category, with the total contract value grossing £60,000.

This contract offers substantial opportunities for larger recruitment firms familiar with public sector requirements in Northamptonshire and surrounding areas. Companies equipped to provide comprehensive recruitment services to governmental entities, particularly those with experience in such work, would be well-positioned to excel in similar procurement opportunities. The involvement of a direct procurement method indicates a streamlined process that could benefit organisations capable of swiftly meeting contract requirements. As the contract is effectively structured with options for extension, it provides long-term opportunities for firms looking to establish or expand their presence within public sector recruitment.

## Notice

Provision of Permanent Recruitment Agency for The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Northamptonshire

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048690-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 19 Apr 2026 - 19 Apr 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £50,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHAMPTONSHIRE |
| Locality | WELLINGBOROUGH |
| Post town | Northampton |
| Postcode | NN8 6GS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF25 North Northamptonshire |
| Local authority | North Northamptonshire |
| Electoral ward | Brickhill and Queensway |
| Westminster constituency | Wellingborough and Rushden |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | REED SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 26 May 2026 at 11:41 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048690-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048690-2026
  26th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://northamptonshire-opfcc.my.site.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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