Official UK procurement notice
Tender for the provision of Recruitment Agency Preferred Supplier List (PSL)
Authority: The Housing Plus Group Limited (Public body)
What is being bought5 lots · detail below
Published requirement descriptionHPG is seeking to appoint a panel of specialist Service Providers to deliver the requirements set out in the specification.
HPG is establishing a Preferred Supplier List (PSL) to support its recruitment and resourcing requirements for permanent, fixed term, and temporary staff across a range of service areas. The PSL is intended to:
Ensure efficient sourcing of candidates across HPG Group.
Maintain transparency, compliance, and value for money.
Support high-quality service delivery to hiring managers.
Promote diversity, inclusion, and social value in all recruitment activity.
The contract will run for an initial period of two (2) years. At HPG's discretion, it may be extended for up to three (3) additional periods of one (1) year each, subject to satisfactory supplier performance, giving a maximum duration of five (5) years.
- How the procedure runs: The tender will consist of a two stage process, the first stage evaluates the conditions of participation, including some mandatory pass/fail requirements and three quality questions which are weighted to total 100%. The successful suppliers who meet the threshold for the second stage will be invited to tender for a place on the Preferred Supplier List (PSL) for 1 or more of the 5 Lots. The ITT stage will be evaluated using a ratio of 60% quality and 40% price.
- No preliminary market engagement: No preliminary market engagement has occured.
CPV: Recruitment services
Lots and requirements (5)Procurement structure
5 lots · all with a published value (£1,925,000 together) · same evaluation weights on every lotLot #1Housing ServicesAwardedRenewalPublished value£300,000
The source published no individual description for this lot.
Lot #2Central ServicesAwardedRenewalPublished value£200,000
The source published no individual description for this lot.
Lot #3Property Maintenance and Technical ServicesAwardedRenewalPublished value£400,000
The source published no individual description for this lot.
Lot #4Care ServicesAwardedRenewalPublished value£750,000
The source published no individual description for this lot.
Lot #5Catering ServicesAwardedRenewalPublished value£275,000
The source published no individual description for this lot.
What it takes to wini
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add morei
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Published sub-criteria (2)
- Quality: 60%
- Cost: 40%
Published award criteria (2)
- Cost: 40% of total marks
- Quality: 60% of total marks
- Price carries 40 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 4 points. The method statement decides this lot, not the discount.
Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record- Procedure method
- Competitive flexible procedure
- Legal basis
- UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
- Procurement category
- Services
- Notice status
- Awarded
- Procurement threshold
- Above threshold (FTS publication)
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Stand-alone contract (no framework)
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Unspecified in notice
- Recurring procurement
- Unspecified in notice
- First published
- 16 Dec 2025, 12:46 GMT
- Last source update
- 1 Jul 2026, 15:25 BST
- Award evaluation window
- Submission end – 19 Mar 2026
- Authority reference
HPGHR012025- FTS notice number
2025/S 000-083338- Latest notice
- Contract details notice (UK7)
- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f6acFind a Tender- Contract terms summary
30 days from invoice date for valid invoices
- How it runs
The tender will consist of a two stage process, the first stage evaluates the conditions of participation, including some mandatory pass/fail requirements and three quality questions which are weighted to total 100%.
The successful suppliers who meet the threshold for the second stage will be invited to tender for a place on the Preferred Supplier List (PSL) for 1 or more of the 5 Lots. The ITT stage will be evaluated using a ratio of 60% quality and 40% price.
- Risks
Suppliers on PSL failing to meet relevant KPI's, financial performance and change in credit ratings of suppliers, lack of competition in one or more lots.
How it was run
Official notice- Requests to participate (first stage)
- 16 Jan 2026, 15:00 GMT
- Submission deadline
- 16 Jan 2026, 15:00 GMT
- Clarification deadline
- 7 Jan 2026, 15:00 GMT
- Submission channel
- Official e-sourcing portal
- Electronic submission
- Allowed
- Accepted languages
- en
Timeline
16 Dec 2025 → 1 Jul 2026 · 7 dates- Tender notice published311 days ago16 Dec 2025, 12:46 GMT
- Clarification questions by289 days ago7 Jan 2026, 15:00 GMT
- Submission deadline280 days ago16 Jan 2026, 15:00 GMT
- Award decision expected by217 days ago19 Mar 2026, 23:59 GMT
- Contract starts205 days ago1 Apr 2026, 00:00 BST
- Assessment summaries sent189 days ago17 Apr 2026, 00:00 BST
- Latest notice published114 days ago1 Jul 2026, 15:25 BST
Notice history
7 events · 3 releases on Find a Tender · since 16 Dec 2025- Tender notice published16 Dec 2025, 12:46 GMTUK4
- Contract award notice published7 May 2026, 12:07 BSTUK6
- Status changed to complete7 May 2026, 12:07 BST
- Procurement method changed7 May 2026, 12:07 BST
- Contract signature expected25 May 2026, 23:59 BSTscheduled
- Contract details notice published1 Jul 2026, 15:25 BSTUK7
- Procurement method changed1 Jul 2026, 15:25 BST
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast| Awarded to | Value | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lot 1 · Housing Services1 award | |||
| 4 RECRUITMENT SERVICES LTDSME, AMETRINE CARE SERVICES LTDSME, Community Resourcing Limited t/a Resourcing Group , OSCAR UNDERHILL RECRUITMENT SOLUTIONS LIMITEDSME, Red Snapper Recruitment LimitedSME, Sellick Partnership LimitedSMEjoint award1 Jun 2026 – 31 May 2028 · up to 31 May 2031Extensions: The contract will run for an initial period of two (2) years. At HPG's discretion, it may be extended for up to three (3) additional periods of one (1) year each, subject to satisfactory supplier performance, giving a maximum duration of five (5) years. | £300,000 | 15 Apr 2026 | Awarded |
| Lot 2 · Central Services1 award | |||
| Huntress Search LtdSME, Niyaa People LimitedSME, Red Snapper Recruitment LimitedSME, Sellick Partnership LimitedSMEjoint award1 Jun 2026 – 31 May 2028 · up to 31 May 2031Extensions: The contract will run for an initial period of two (2) years. At HPG's discretion, it may be extended for up to three (3) additional periods of one (1) year each, subject to satisfactory supplier performance, giving a maximum duration of five (5) years. | £200,000 | 15 Apr 2026 | Awarded |
| Lot 3 · Property Maintenance and Technical Services1 award | |||
| 4 RECRUITMENT SERVICES LTDSME, Build Recruitment Limited SME, Community Resourcing Limited t/a Resourcing Group , MMP Consultancy LimitedSME, PROMAN SUPPLY CHAIN LTD, Sellick Partnership LimitedSME +1 morejoint award1 Jun 2026 – 31 May 2028 · up to 31 May 2031Extensions: The contract will run for an initial period of two (2) years. At HPG's discretion, it may be extended for up to three (3) additional periods of one (1) year each, subject to satisfactory supplier performance, giving a maximum duration of five (5) years. | £400,000 | 15 Apr 2026 | Awarded |
| Lot 4 · Care Services1 award | |||
| 4 RECRUITMENT SERVICES LTDSME, AMETRINE CARE SERVICES LTDSME, Axis Recruitment LimitedSME, Bloompage Consulting Limited t/a Access for CareSME, CARING PERSONNEL LIMITEDSME, MINERVA NURSING LTDSME +4 morejoint award1 Jun 2026 – 31 May 2028 · up to 31 May 2031Extensions: The contract will run for an initial period of two (2) years. At HPG's discretion, it may be extended for up to three (3) additional periods of one (1) year each, subject to satisfactory supplier performance, giving a maximum duration of five (5) years. | £1,925,000 | 15 Apr 2026 | Awarded |
| Lot 5 · Catering Services1 award | |||
| AMETRINE CARE SERVICES LTDSME, Axis Recruitment LimitedSME, SAFEHANDS RECRUITMENT LTDSME, TOTAL CATERING SOLUTIONS RECRUITMENT LIMITEDSMEjoint award1 Jun 2026 – 31 May 2028 · up to 31 May 2031Extensions: The contract will run for an initial period of two (2) years. At HPG's discretion, it may be extended for up to three (3) additional periods of one (1) year each, subject to satisfactory supplier performance, giving a maximum duration of five (5) years. | £275,000 | 15 Apr 2026 | Awarded |
Contracts
Contract 1 · 4 RECRUITMENT SERVICES LTDSME, AMETRINE CARE SERVICES LTDSME, Community Resourcing Limited t/a Resourcing Group , OSCAR UNDERHILL RECRUITMENT SOLUTIONS LIMITEDSME, Red Snapper Recruitment LimitedSME, Sellick Partnership LimitedSME
- Signed
- 1 Jun 2026
- Value
- £300,000
- Period
- 1 Jun 2026 – 31 May 2028 · up to 31 May 2031 with extensions
- Status
- active
- Extensions
- The contract will run for an initial period of two (2) years. At HPG's discretion, it may be extended for up to three (3) additional periods of one (1) year each, subject to satisfactory supplier performance, giving a maximum duration of five (5) years.
No agreed KPIs: KPI's can be found in the agreement
Contract 2 · Huntress Search LtdSME, Niyaa People LimitedSME, Red Snapper Recruitment LimitedSME, Sellick Partnership LimitedSME
- Signed
- 1 Jun 2026
- Value
- £200,000
- Period
- 1 Jun 2026 – 31 May 2028 · up to 31 May 2031 with extensions
- Status
- active
- Extensions
- The contract will run for an initial period of two (2) years. At HPG's discretion, it may be extended for up to three (3) additional periods of one (1) year each, subject to satisfactory supplier performance, giving a maximum duration of five (5) years.
No agreed KPIs: KPI's can be found within the agreement
Contract 3 · 4 RECRUITMENT SERVICES LTDSME, Build Recruitment Limited SME, Community Resourcing Limited t/a Resourcing Group , MMP Consultancy LimitedSME, PROMAN SUPPLY CHAIN LTD, Sellick Partnership LimitedSME +1 more
- Signed
- 1 Jun 2026
- Value
- £400,000
- Period
- 1 Jun 2026 – 31 May 2028 · up to 31 May 2031 with extensions
- Status
- active
- Extensions
- The contract will run for an initial period of two (2) years. At HPG's discretion, it may be extended for up to three (3) additional periods of one (1) year each, subject to satisfactory supplier performance, giving a maximum duration of five (5) years.
Contract 4 · 4 RECRUITMENT SERVICES LTDSME, AMETRINE CARE SERVICES LTDSME, Axis Recruitment LimitedSME, Bloompage Consulting Limited t/a Access for CareSME, CARING PERSONNEL LIMITEDSME, MINERVA NURSING LTDSME +4 more
- Signed
- 1 Jun 2026
- Value
- £1,925,000
- Period
- 1 Jun 2026 – 31 May 2028 · up to 31 May 2031 with extensions
- Status
- active
- Extensions
- The contract will run for an initial period of two (2) years. At HPG's discretion, it may be extended for up to three (3) additional periods of one (1) year each, subject to satisfactory supplier performance, giving a maximum duration of five (5) years.
No agreed KPIs: KPI's can be found within the agreement
Contract 5 · AMETRINE CARE SERVICES LTDSME, Axis Recruitment LimitedSME, SAFEHANDS RECRUITMENT LTDSME, TOTAL CATERING SOLUTIONS RECRUITMENT LIMITEDSME
- Signed
- 1 Jun 2026
- Value
- £275,000
- Period
- 1 Jun 2026 – 31 May 2028 · up to 31 May 2031 with extensions
- Status
- active
- Extensions
- The contract will run for an initial period of two (2) years. At HPG's discretion, it may be extended for up to three (3) additional periods of one (1) year each, subject to satisfactory supplier performance, giving a maximum duration of five (5) years.
No agreed KPIs: KPI's can be found within the agreement
Bid statistics published by the authority
| Lot | Bids | SME | VCSE | Valid bid range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 · Housing Services | 17final-stage tenders | 6 | 0 | — |
| 2 · Central Services | 15final-stage tenders | 6 | 0 | — |
| 3 · Property Maintenance and Technical Services | 16final-stage tenders | 7 | 0 | — |
| 4 · Care Services | 21final-stage tenders | 10 | 0 | — |
| 5 · Catering Services | 5final-stage tenders | 5 | 0 | — |
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Bidders & participating suppliers
20 commercial parties on the notice- 4 RECRUITMENT SERVICES LTDAwarded supplier
- AMETRINE CARE SERVICES LTDAwarded supplier
- AXIS RECRUITMENT LIMITEDAwarded supplier
- BLOOMPAGE CONSULTING LIMITEDAwarded supplier
- BUILD RECRUITMENT LIMITEDAwarded supplier
- CARING PERSONNEL LIMITEDAwarded supplier
- COMMUNITY RESOURCING LIMITEDAwarded supplier
- HUNTRESS SEARCH LIMITEDAwarded supplier
- MINERVA NURSING LTDAwarded supplier
- MMP CONSULTANCY LIMITEDAwarded supplier
Show 10 more suppliers
- NEXT STEP NURSING LIMITEDAwarded supplier
- NIYAA PEOPLE LIMITEDAwarded supplier
- OSCAR UNDERHILL RECRUITMENT SOLUTIONS LIMITEDAwarded supplier
- PROMAN SUPPLY CHAIN LTDAwarded supplier
- RED SNAPPER RECRUITMENT LIMITEDAwarded supplier
- SAFEHANDS RECRUITMENT LTDAwarded supplier
- SELLICK PARTNERSHIP LIMITEDAwarded supplier
- SENSITIVE CARE SOLUTIONS LTDAwarded supplier
- SERVICE CARE SOLUTIONS LTDAwarded supplier
- TOTAL CATERING SOLUTIONS RECRUITMENT LIMITEDAwarded supplier
Official documents & specifications (12)
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