Awarded contract

Supply of Recruitment Services Y25007

Details

Value
£2,875,000,000
Topic
Recruitment services
Published
17 September 2025

Tender description

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. Lot 1: Permanent and Contract (9 months+) Recruitment 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 Lot 2: Temporary, Interim and Contract (less than 9months) Recruitment Services to be provided include, but are not limited to; •Quick Staffing Solutions •Flexibility •Compliance and Background Checks •Payroll and Benefits Management Lot 3: Retained/Executive Recruitment 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

Timeline

  1. Completed: Award date31 August 2025
  2. Completed: Award published17 September 2025
    Current notice

About the buyer

Kent County Council is the local authority for Kent, and advertises its tenders through the Kent Business Portal. Opportunities above a set value threshold appear there, and each listing carries a summary, key dates and the contract period. Suppliers register on the portal before expressing interest in an opportunity. The council follows a fully auditable process that complies with public procurement legislation. Unsuccessful bidders can request feedback on their submission once a decision is made. The Commercial Strategy for 2026 to 2028 aims to simplify procurement processes and engage Kent-based businesses, SMEs and VCSEs early.

UK local government drives £140bn in annual procurement, led by social protection (£66.6bn) and education (£57.1bn).

Over the past 5 years, most of Kent County Council's contract awards have been in construction work, health and social work and business services.

Relevant CPV codes

  • 79600000 · Recruitment services

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