How do I win recruitment contracts with the public sector?

Search public and private portals for live recruitment tenders, or move earlier. On Stotles, read a buyer's workforce planning and strategy documents to catch demand before a framework opens, then build a bid around what's actually coming rather than reacting to the notice on day one. See what's open now, track who's running competitions, and go from there.

What types of recruitment tenders appear in UK procurement?

Recruitment procurement spans several distinct routes: multi-supplier agency frameworks for temporary and permanent staff, standalone competitions for executive and non-executive search, and specialist recruitment for niche functions such as research participant recruitment. Education trusts and the NHS run some of the highest-volume recruitment frameworks, covering supply teachers, clinical staff and support roles.

How are recruitment contracts typically procured?

Most authorities buy recruitment services through multi-supplier frameworks rather than one-off contracts, appointing several agencies across lots split by role type or specialism, then calling off suppliers as vacancies arise. Awards make up a large share of the notices on record, which points to frameworks and call-offs doing much of the work rather than single open competitions.

How can I track new recruitment tenders as they're published?

Set up a saved search on Stotles for recruitment keywords and new notices show up as they're published, not weeks later on a portal digest.

Recruitment Contracts and Tenders

See open recruitment tenders and awarded contracts for the UK public sector.

Recruitment procurement covers agency staffing frameworks, executive search, and supply-teacher and specialist candidate sourcing for hard-to-fill roles.

Frameworks and call-offs do most of the work: authorities appoint a panel of agencies across lots, then run mini-competitions or direct call-offs as vacancies arise, rather than tendering each hire separately.

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Expired contract, expired 31 December 2015Published 24 June 2015
Recruitment of Permanent Risk Management Roles
High Speed Two (HS2) LtdSupplier(s) Morson Human Resources Limited (t/a Morson Talent)Recruitment servicesAwarded 24 July 2015
£17,500
Expired contract, expired 31 December 2015Published 23 June 2015
Recruitment of Permanent Programme/Project Management and PMO Positions
High Speed Two (HS2) LtdSupplier(s) Resourcing Solutions LimitedRecruitment servicesAwarded 24 July 2015
£56,000
Expired contract, expired 31 December 2015Published 23 June 2015
Recruitment of Permanent Programme Control Positions
High Speed Two (HS2) LtdSupplier(s) Resourcing Solutions LimitedRecruitment servicesAwarded 23 July 2015
£67,500
Closed tender, closed 10 July 2015Published 19 June 2015
Invitation to Quote for the Supply of Recruitment Services (Care & Support) for Shropshire, Hereford, West & East Midlands and Preston
Midland Heart LtdAdministration, defence and social security services
£150,000
Closed tender, closed 1 July 2015Published 17 June 2015
Executive Search, Assessment and Recruitment to Senior Management Posts
Rotherham Metropolitan Borough CouncilBusiness and management consultancy services
£100,000
Expired contract, expired 31 December 2015Published 16 June 2015
Recruitment of Permanent Information Technology Positions
High Speed Two (HS2) LtdSupplier(s) STR LimitedRecruitment servicesAwarded 31 July 2015
£55,000
Closed tender, closed 6 July 2015Published 11 June 2015
Recruitment Services tender
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)Recruitment services
Value not stated
Closed tender, closed 13 July 2015Published 10 June 2015
PP15039 Yoo Recruit Agency Contract
Wolverhampton City CouncilHealth and social work services
£5,500,000
Stale Pre-tenderPublished 2 June 2015
Executive Search Services
University of SouthamptonRecruitment services
£100,000
Expired contract, expired 1 April 2015Published 29 May 2015
Executive search services for recruitment of BBC Trust Vice Chair and two BBC Trust Members
Department for Culture, Media & SportSupplier(s) The Miles Partnership LLPBusiness services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and securityAwarded 22 December 2014
£78,750
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Expired contract, expired 1 October 2015Published 29 May 2015
EXECUTIVE SEARCH SERVICES FOR RECRUITMENT OF SIX TRUSTEES AT THE NATIONAL MUSEUMS LIVERPOOL (NML)
Department for Culture, Media & SportSupplier(s) SAXTON BAMPFYLDE HEVER LIMITEDRecruitment servicesAwarded 27 March 2015
£25,000
Expired contract, expired 4 July 2015Published 20 May 2015
Director of Digital Services - Executive Search
HM Land Registry (HMLR)Supplier(s) LA FOSSE ASSOCIATES LIMITEDProcurement consultancy servicesAwarded 15 December 2014
£28,800
Closed tender, closed 26 May 2015Published 15 May 2015
Executive Recruitment Services for Rail North Senior Management Roles
Transport for Greater ManchesterRecruitment services
£20,000
Awarded contractPublished 15 May 2015
The IBTS wished to tender for support services for our critical Windows and Network Environment
Irish Blood Transfusion ServiceSupplier(s) McIvor Computer Solutions LtdData network management and support services
Value not stated
Expired contract, expired 30 April 2016Published 14 May 2015
Recruitment Agency Services: Engineering Assessors and Trainers
University of SheffieldSupplier(s) New Future Recruitment LtdRecruitment servicesAwarded 1 May 2015
£25,000
Expired contract, expired 12 June 2015Published 8 May 2015
Executive Search Services Contract (Q3)
Care Quality CommissionSupplier(s) GatenbySanderson LimitedBusiness services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and securityAwarded 12 March 2015
£132,980
Expired contract, expired 30 October 2015Published 1 May 2015
Executive Search for: Chair of the Office of Rail and Road
Office of Rail and RoadSupplier(s) SAXTON BAMPFYLDE HEVER LIMITEDRecruitment servicesAwarded 10 June 2015
£30,000
Expired contract, expired 30 April 2017Published 29 April 2015
Temporary Staffing Contract
University of LincolnSupplier(s) Brook Street (UK) LtdSupply services of office personnelAwarded 1 April 2015
£375,000
Expired contract, expired 30 July 2015Published 27 April 2015
Training Delivery to NHS Providers to support the reduction in temporary staffing
Department of Health Northern IrelandSupplier(s) Surrey & Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (NHS CommerciaServices furnished by professional organisationsAwarded 17 February 2015
£83,200
Stale Pre-tender, closed 23 May 2015Published 27 April 2015
Strategic Sourcing Plan for HR Services
British Red CrossAssessment centre services for recruitment
Value not stated

Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions about recruitment contracts, recruitment tenders, recruitment services tender, tender for recruitment, recruitment services, recruitment agency, executive search, temporary staffing, supply teacher agency, interim staff, permanent recruitment in the UK public sector.

How do I win recruitment contracts with the public sector?
Search public and private portals for live recruitment tenders, or move earlier. On Stotles, read a buyer's workforce planning and strategy documents to catch demand before a framework opens, then build a bid around what's actually coming rather than reacting to the notice on day one. See what's open now, track who's running competitions, and go from there.
What types of recruitment tenders appear in UK procurement?
Recruitment procurement spans several distinct routes: multi-supplier agency frameworks for temporary and permanent staff, standalone competitions for executive and non-executive search, and specialist recruitment for niche functions such as research participant recruitment. Education trusts and the NHS run some of the highest-volume recruitment frameworks, covering supply teachers, clinical staff and support roles.
How are recruitment contracts typically procured?
Most authorities buy recruitment services through multi-supplier frameworks rather than one-off contracts, appointing several agencies across lots split by role type or specialism, then calling off suppliers as vacancies arise. Awards make up a large share of the notices on record, which points to frameworks and call-offs doing much of the work rather than single open competitions.
How can I track new recruitment tenders as they're published?
Set up a saved search on Stotles for recruitment keywords and new notices show up as they're published, not weeks later on a portal digest.

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Recruitment of Permanent Risk Management Roles

Recruitment of Permanent Programme/Project Management and PMO Positions

Recruitment of Permanent Programme Control Positions

Invitation to Quote for the Supply of Recruitment Services (Care & Support) for Shropshire, Hereford, West & East Midlands and Preston

Executive Search, Assessment and Recruitment to Senior Management Posts

Recruitment of Permanent Information Technology Positions

Recruitment Services tender

PP15039 Yoo Recruit Agency Contract

Executive Search Services

Executive search services for recruitment of BBC Trust Vice Chair and two BBC Trust Members

EXECUTIVE SEARCH SERVICES FOR RECRUITMENT OF SIX TRUSTEES AT THE NATIONAL MUSEUMS LIVERPOOL (NML)

Director of Digital Services - Executive Search

Executive Recruitment Services for Rail North Senior Management Roles

The IBTS wished to tender for support services for our critical Windows and Network Environment

Recruitment Agency Services: Engineering Assessors and Trainers

Executive Search Services Contract (Q3)

Executive Search for: Chair of the Office of Rail and Road

Temporary Staffing Contract

Training Delivery to NHS Providers to support the reduction in temporary staffing

Strategic Sourcing Plan for HR Services

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