Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
Gentoo Group
Emperor House, 2 Emperor Way
Sunderland
SR3 3XR
UK
E-mail: katie.spraggon@gentoogroup.com
NUTS: UKC23
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.gentoogroup.com/
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Housing and community amenities
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Recruitment Framework 2025
Reference number: KS1
II.1.2) Main CPV code
79600000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Recruitment framework Lots 1-5
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Lowest offer:
2 000 000.00
GBP/ Highest offer:
4 000 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Property, Building and Housing
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79600000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKC23
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Recruitment for Property, Building and Housing
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 60
Cost criterion: Price
/ Weighting: 30
Cost criterion: Social Value
/ Weighting: 10
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
2 x 12 month extension
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Professional and General administration
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79600000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKC23
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Recruitment for Professional and General administration
II.2.5) Award criteria
Cost criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 60
Cost criterion: Price
/ Weighting: 30
Cost criterion: Social Value
/ Weighting: 10
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
2 x 12 month extension
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Information Technology
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79600000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKC23
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Recruitment for Information Technology
II.2.5) Award criteria
Cost criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 60
Cost criterion: Price
/ Weighting: 30
Cost criterion: Social Value
/ Weighting: 10
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
2 x 12 month extension
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
Supported Housing
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79600000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKC23
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Recruitment for Supported Housing
II.2.5) Award criteria
Cost criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 60
Cost criterion: Price
/ Weighting: 30
Cost criterion: Social Value
/ Weighting: 10
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
2 x 12 month extension
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 5
II.2.1) Title
Executive
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79600000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKC23
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Recruitment for Executives
II.2.5) Award criteria
Cost criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 60
Cost criterion: Price
/ Weighting: 30
Cost criterion: Social Value
/ Weighting: 10
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
2 x 12 month extension
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
No
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2025/S 000-005763
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: Lot 1
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
01/08/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 84
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Think Property Services
Norwich
UK
NUTS: UKC23
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Randstad Solutions Limited
Luton
UK
NUTS: UKC23
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
CDM Recruitment Ltd
Hebburn
UK
NUTS: UKC23
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Reed Talent Solutions
London
UK
NUTS: UKC23
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Trevella Jobs
Newcastle
UK
NUTS: UKC23
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Castlefield Recruitment
Leeds
UK
NUTS: UKC23
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Recruitment Direct
West Lothian
UK
NUTS: UKC23
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Hays Specialist Recruitment Ltd
London
UK
NUTS: UKC23
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
Lowest offer:
100 000.00
GBP
/ Highest offer:
580 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: Lot 2
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
01/08/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 84
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Hays Specialist Recruitment Ltd
London
UK
NUTS: UKC23
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Reed Talent Solutions
London
UK
NUTS: UKC23
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Northern Recruitment Group
Newcastle
UK
NUTS: UKC23
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Adecco
Leeds
UK
NUTS: UKC23
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Sellick Partnership
Derby
UK
NUTS: UKC23
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Nigel Wright
Newcastle
UK
NUTS: UKC23
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Michael Page
London
UK
NUTS: UKC23
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
K L Talent Solutions Ltd
Billingham
UK
NUTS: UKC23
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
Lowest offer:
100 000.00
GBP
/ Highest offer:
580 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: Lot 3
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
01/08/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 84
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Access Computer Consulting Plc
Hampshire
UK
NUTS: UKC23
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Adecco
Leeds
UK
NUTS: UKC23
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Reed Talent Solutions
London
UK
NUTS: UKC23
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Recruit with Purpose Ltd
London
UK
NUTS: UKC23
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Nigel Wright
Newcastle
UK
NUTS: UKC23
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
Lowest offer:
100 000.00
GBP
/ Highest offer:
580 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: Lot 4
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
01/08/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 84
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Michael Page
London
UK
NUTS: UKC23
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Staffscanner
Glasgow
UK
NUTS: UKC23
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
Lowest offer:
100 000.00
GBP
/ Highest offer:
580 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: Lot 5
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
01/08/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 84
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Castle Peak Group
Newcastle
UK
NUTS: UKC23
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
GatenbySanderson Ltd
West Yorkshire
UK
NUTS: UKC23
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Nigel Wright
Newcastle
UK
NUTS: UKC23
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
Lowest offer:
100 000.00
GBP
/ Highest offer:
580 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Gentoo Group
Sunderland
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
26/08/2025