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Supply of Recruitment Services Y25007

Recruitment services
UK
Published value
Not published
Submission deadline Not published
Lots published3
Procurement Executive Summary
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Tenderline Synopsis: Kent County Council (T/a Procurement Services): "Supply of Recruitment Services Y25007". Published status: complete. Published value: Value not published. 3 published lots. Submission deadline not published. See the official notice for participation instructions.
Contracting AuthorityKent County Council (T/a Procurement Services)Scope & CategoriesNot publishedSubmission Window
complete
No deadline published
Submission GatewayDirect notice routeLegal Basis & RegimeStandard procurementEstimated Value (exc. VAT)Not published
Bidder Intelligence · Authority Profile: Kent County Council (T/a Procurement Services)
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Derived from OCDS awards & bid statistics
Published history for Kent County Council (T/a Procurement Services). These figures describe retained records, not a forecast of bids or a measure of buyer bias.
Published-to-award variance
Not availableInsufficient comparable data
Requires at least 5 comparable procedures
Competition Density
38.1Bids / Report
0% of reports have one bid
Supplier ConcentrationNo estimate
Insufficient attributable awardsNo concentration estimate available
Payment Terms
Check noticePublished terms
Payment obligations depend on the applicable regime and contract. Consult the official documents.
Coverage: 17 active published awards; 17 bid reports (which may be per lot). Supplier values exclude multi-supplier awards, frameworks and DPS, and use GBP only. They are published award values, not payments. Published-to-award variance compares single-lot, single-award, single-supplier GBP procedures with explicitly non-framework/non-DPS status; increases remain in the average. Unpublished data stays unknown. Awarded suppliers are winners, not all bidders.
Procedure terms
Contracting AuthorityKent County Council (T/a Procurement Services)
Procedure methodNot published
Procurement categoryNot published
Statuscomplete
Framework / DPSFramework
CompetitionNot published
Above thresholdNot published
Legal basisNot published
Tender period startsNot published
Clarification deadlineNot published
Electronic submissionNot published
Submission languagesNot published
Published17 Sept 2025, 16:05 BST
Last source update17 Sept 2025, 16:05 BST
Recurring procurementNot published
ClassificationRecruitment services
Delivery area
UK
OCIDocds-h6vhtk-04bd79
What is being bought
This Framework Agreement is for the supply of Recruitment Services, that will support public sector establishments in the recruitment of staff for a wide variety of permanent, temporary, interim, contract and executive roles. The Framework Agreement will be able to offer advice, solutions and support.
What changed
From the official release history
  1. Status changed to complete
    17 Sept 2025, 16:05 BST
  2. Official notice release published
    17 Sept 2025, 16:05 BST
  3. Buyer information updated
    17 Sept 2025, 16:05 BST
  4. Official notice release published
    23 Dec 2024, 16:05 GMT
  5. tender value changed
    23 Dec 2024, 16:05 GMT
  6. Status changed to published status
    23 Dec 2024, 16:05 GMT
  7. Official notice release published
    23 Dec 2024, 16:05 GMT
  8. Submission deadline changed to published date
    23 Dec 2024, 16:05 GMT
  9. Buyer information updated
    23 Dec 2024, 16:05 GMT
  10. Published value updated to £500,000,000
    20 Nov 2024, 19:05 GMT
  11. Status changed to active
    20 Nov 2024, 19:05 GMT
  12. Official notice release published
    20 Nov 2024, 19:05 GMT
  13. Submission deadline changed to 10 Jan 2025, 14:00 GMT
    20 Nov 2024, 19:05 GMT
  14. Buyer information updated
    20 Nov 2024, 19:05 GMT
Lots and requirements (3)
Published by the contracting authority
  • Lot 1 · #1
    Permanent and Contract (9 months+) Recruitment
    cancelled
    Published valueNot published
    Services to be provided include, but are not limited to; •Vacancy Advertising •Candidate Sourcing and Selection •Screening and Interviewing •Skills Assessment •Compliance and Background Checks •Negotiation and Offer Management •Onboarding Support
    Contract periodNot published
    EligibilityNot published
    Options / renewalNot published
  • Lot 2 · #2
    Temporary, Interim and Contract (less than 9months) Recruitment
    cancelled
    Published valueNot published
    Services to be provided include, but are not limited to; •Quick Staffing Solutions •Flexibility •Compliance and Background Checks •Payroll and Benefits Management
    Contract periodNot published
    EligibilityNot published
    Options / renewalNot published
  • Lot 3 · #3
    Retained/Executive Recruitment
    cancelled
    Published valueNot published
    Services to be provided include, but are not limited to; •Talent Sourcing •Market Research •Candidate Sourcing and Selection •Confidential Searches •Negotiation and Offer Management •Onboarding Support
    Contract periodNot published
    EligibilityNot published
    Options / renewalNot published
Timeline
  1. Procedure published
    17 Sept 2025, 16:05 BST
  2. Award active
    Not published · Not published
  3. Award active
    Not published · Not published
  4. Award active
    Not published · Not published
  5. Award active
    Not published · Not published
  6. Award active
    Not published · Not published
  7. Award active
    Not published · Not published
  8. Award active
    Not published · Not published
  9. Contract active
    Signed 31 Aug 2025, 00:00 BST · Not published
  10. Contract active
    Signed 31 Aug 2025, 00:00 BST · Not published
  11. Contract active
    Signed 31 Aug 2025, 00:00 BST · Not published
  12. Contract active
    Signed 31 Aug 2025, 00:00 BST · Not published
  13. Contract active
    Signed 31 Aug 2025, 00:00 BST · Not published
  14. Contract active
    Signed 31 Aug 2025, 00:00 BST · Not published
  15. Contract active
    Signed 31 Aug 2025, 00:00 BST · Not published
Commercial outcome and competition
Awards
Allen Lane Ltd, Castlefield Recruitment Ltd, Diamond Medical Ltd, Harvey Nash Ltd, Hays Specialist Recruitment Ltd, Mainstream Careers Ltd, Morson Human Resources Ltd (T/a Morson Talent), Robertson Bell Ltd, Step Ahead Social Enterprise Community Interest Company, Venesky Brown Recruitment Ltd
Not published · Not published · active
Blue Arrow Ltd, Eden Brown Ltd (T/a Eden Brown Synergy), HR String Ltd, Huntress Search Ltd, MLC Partners Ltd, RGH Global Ltd, Reed Specialist Recruitment Ltd, Sellick Partnership Ltd, Tate Recruitment Ltd
Not published · Not published · active
Sanctuary Personnel Ltd, Venn Group Ltd
Not published · Not published · active
Allen Lane Ltd, Blue Arrow Ltd, Harvey Nash Ltd, Hays Specialist Recruitment Ltd, Mainstream Careers, Morson Human Resources Ltd (T/a Morson Talent), Robertson Bell Ltd, Tate Recruitment, Venesky Brown Recruitment Ltd, Venn Group Ltd
Not published · Not published · active
Castlefield Recruitment Ltd, Diamond Medical Ltd, Eden Brown Ltd (T/a Eden Brown Synergy), Huntress Search Ltd, MLC Partners Ltd, RGH Global Ltd, Reed Specialist Recruitment Ltd, Sanctuary Personnel Ltd, Sellick Partnership Ltd, Step Ahead Social Enterprise Community Interest Company
Not published · Not published · active
Allen Lane Ltd, Eden Brown Ltd, Gatenby Sanderson Ltd, HR String Ltd, Harvey Nash Ltd, Hays Specialist Recruitment Ltd, Mainstream Careers Ltd, Robertson Bell Ltd, Sellick Partnership Ltd, Tate Recruitment Ltd
Not published · Not published · active
MLC Partners Ltd, RGH Global Ltd, Reed Specialist Recruitment Ltd, Sanctuary Personnel Ltd
Not published · Not published · active
Contracts
Permanent and Contract (9 months+) Recruitment
Not published · signed 31 Aug 2025, 00:00 BST · active
Permanent and Contract (9 months+) Recruitment
Not published · signed 31 Aug 2025, 00:00 BST · active
Permanent and Contract (9 months+) Recruitment
Not published · signed 31 Aug 2025, 00:00 BST · active
Temporary, Interim and Contract (less than 9months) Recruitment
Not published · signed 31 Aug 2025, 00:00 BST · active
Temporary, Interim and Contract (less than 9months) Recruitment
Not published · signed 31 Aug 2025, 00:00 BST · active
Retained/Executive Recruitment
Not published · signed 31 Aug 2025, 00:00 BST · active
Retained/Executive Recruitment
Not published · signed 31 Aug 2025, 00:00 BST · active
Bid statistics
highestValidBidValue: 500000000
lowestValidBidValue: 1
bids: 84 (lot 1)
bids: 84 (lot 1)
bids: 84 (lot 1)
electronicBids: 84 (lot 1)
electronicBids: 84 (lot 1)
electronicBids: 84 (lot 1)
foreignBidsFromEU: 0 (lot 1)
foreignBidsFromEU: 0 (lot 1)
foreignBidsFromEU: 0 (lot 1)
foreignBidsFromNonEU: 0 (lot 1)
foreignBidsFromNonEU: 0 (lot 1)
foreignBidsFromNonEU: 0 (lot 1)
highestValidBidValue: 175000000 (lot 1)
highestValidBidValue: 175000000 (lot 1)
highestValidBidValue: 175000000 (lot 1)
lowestValidBidValue: 1 (lot 1)
lowestValidBidValue: 1 (lot 1)
lowestValidBidValue: 1 (lot 1)
smeBids: 66 (lot 1)
smeBids: 66 (lot 1)
smeBids: 66 (lot 1)
bids: 80 (lot 2)
bids: 80 (lot 2)
electronicBids: 80 (lot 2)
electronicBids: 80 (lot 2)
foreignBidsFromEU: 0 (lot 2)
foreignBidsFromEU: 0 (lot 2)
foreignBidsFromNonEU: 0 (lot 2)
foreignBidsFromNonEU: 0 (lot 2)
highestValidBidValue: 150000000 (lot 2)
highestValidBidValue: 150000000 (lot 2)
lowestValidBidValue: 1 (lot 2)
lowestValidBidValue: 1 (lot 2)
smeBids: 63 (lot 2)
smeBids: 63 (lot 2)
bids: 56 (lot 3)
bids: 56 (lot 3)
electronicBids: 56 (lot 3)
electronicBids: 56 (lot 3)
foreignBidsFromEU: 0 (lot 3)
foreignBidsFromEU: 0 (lot 3)
foreignBidsFromNonEU: 0 (lot 3)
foreignBidsFromNonEU: 0 (lot 3)
highestValidBidValue: 175000000 (lot 3)
highestValidBidValue: 175000000 (lot 3)
lowestValidBidValue: 1 (lot 3)
lowestValidBidValue: 1 (lot 3)
smeBids: 47 (lot 3)
Buyer and organisations in this procedure

Kent County Council (T/a Procurement Services)

Contracting authority GB-FTS-138596
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  • Kent County Council (T/a Procurement Services)
    buyer
    centralPurchasingBody

    1 Abbey Wood Road, West Malling, UK, ME19 4YT
    csgprocurement@csltd.org.uk
    +44 8081685808

  • Allen Lane Ltd
    supplier

    05115229
    33 King Street, St James's, London, UK, SW1Y 6RJ

  • Blue Arrow Ltd
    supplier

    00641659
    33 Soho Square, London, UK, W1D 3QU

  • Castlefield Recruitment Ltd
    supplier

    07279669
    14 King Street, Leeds, UK, LS1 2HL

  • Commercial Services
    mediationBody

    1 Abbey Wood Rd, Kings Hill, West Malling, ME19 4YT
    csgprocurement@csltd.org.uk
    +44 8081685808

  • Diamond Medical Ltd
    supplier

    12794762
    9 Green Pond Close, London, UK, E17 6EE

  • Eden Brown Ltd
    supplier

    03643845
    5th Floor, 4 Coleman Street, London, UK, EC2R 5AR

  • Eden Brown Ltd (T/a Eden Brown Synergy)
    supplier

    03643845
    5th Floor, 4 Coleman Street, London, UK, EC2R 5AR

  • Gatenby Sanderson Ltd
    supplier

    04451141
    14 King Steet, Leeds, UK, LS1 2HL

  • HR String Ltd
    supplier

    11143597
    Margaret Powell House, 410 Midsummer Boulevard, Milton Keynes, UK, MK9 3BN

  • Harvey Nash Ltd
    supplier

    02202476
    3 Noble Street, London, UK, EC2V 7EE

  • Hays Specialist Recruitment Ltd
    supplier

    00975677
    4th Floor, 20 Triton Street, London, UK, NW1 3BF

  • Huntress Search Ltd
    supplier

    04041477
    Red Lion Studios, 12 Cock Lane, City of London, UK, EC1A 9BU

  • Huntress Search Ltd
    supplier

    04536014
    Red Lion Studios, 12 Cock Lane, City of London, UK, EC1A 9BU

  • Kent County Council (T/a Procurement Services)
    reviewBody

    1 Abbey Wood Road, Kings Hill, West Malling, ME19 4YT
    csgprocurement@csltd.org.uk
    +44 8081685808

  • MLC Partners Ltd
    supplier

    09366814
    123 Buckingham Palace Rd, C/o Wework, London, UK, SW1W 9SH

  • MLC Partners Ltd
    supplier

    09366814
    123 Buckingham Palace Rd, c/o Wework, London, UK, SW1W 9SH

  • Mainstream Careers
    supplier

    09220759
    Victory House, 400 Pavilion Drive, Northampton, UK, NN4 7PA

  • Mainstream Careers Ltd
    supplier

    09220759
    Victory House, 400 Pavilion Drive, Northampton, UK, NN4 7PA

  • Morson Human Resources Ltd (T/a Morson Talent)
    supplier

    02714555
    Adamson House, Centenary Way, Salford, UK, M50 1RD

  • RGH Global Ltd
    supplier

    12577608
    The Leadenhall Building, Level 30, 122 Leadenhall Street, London, UK, EC3V 4AB

  • Reed Specialist Recruitment Ltd
    supplier

    06903140
    Academy Court, 94 Chancery Lane, London, UK, WC2A 1DT

  • Reed Specialist Recruitment Ltd
    supplier

    06903140
    Academy Court, 94 Chancery Land, London, UK, WC2A 1DT

  • Robertson Bell Ltd
    supplier

    06278798
    UoN Innovation Centre, Green Street, Northampton, UK, NN1 1SY

  • Sanctuary Personnel Ltd
    supplier

    05972910
    15 Friars Street, Ipswich, UK, IP1 1TD

  • Sanctuary Personnel Ltd
    supplier

    05972910
    15 Friars Street, 123 Buckingham Palace Rd, Ipswich, UK, IP1 1TD

  • Sellick Partnership Ltd
    supplier

    06203935
    Queens Court, 24 Queen St, Manchester, UK, M2 5HX

  • Sellick Partnership Ltd
    supplier

    04156002
    Queens Court, 24 Queen Street, Manchester, UK, M2 5HX

  • Step Ahead Social Enterprise Community Interest Company
    supplier

    06668975
    Highdale House, 7 Centre Court, Main Avenue, Treforest Industrial Estate, Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taff, UK, CF37 5YR

  • Step Ahead Social Enterprise Community Interest Company
    supplier

    06668975
    Highdale House, 7 Centre Court, Main Avenue, Treford Ind Estate, Pontypridd, UK, CF37 5YR

  • Tate Recruitment
    supplier

    14455039
    33 Soho Square, London, UK, W1D 3QU

  • Tate Recruitment Ltd
    supplier

    14455039
    33 Soho Square, London, UK, W1D 3QU

  • Venesky Brown Recruitment Ltd
    supplier

    SC279944
    4a Rutland Square, Edinburgh, UK, EH1 2AS

  • Venn Group Ltd
    supplier

    04015584
    Cottons Centre, Hays Lane, London, UK, SE1 2QP
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