AwardedAwarded 24 July 2026
Contract for the provision of provision of select list of providers for recruitment support (permanenet staff for childrens homes management roles)
Durham County Council · Local authority
In brief
Durham County Council awarded recruitment work to 365 HRC, BS Project Services Limited and Sanctuary Personnel Limited and 1 others on 24 July 2026.
The notice gives a value of £400,000 excluding VAT.
The contract runs for 2 years, up to 4 years with extensions, starting 1 August 2026.
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What the notice says
This contract is for specialist recruitment support for the permanent appointment of employees at management levels covering two key areas within the Council, the Children's Homes in the community and Aycliffe Secure Centre (Secure Children's Home).
Who won
| Winner | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| 365 HRC (SME) 4 bids received | £200,000 | Awarded 24 July 2026 |
| BS Project Services Limited 4 bids received | £200,000 | Awarded 24 July 2026 |
| Sanctuary Personnel Limited (SME) 4 bids received | £200,000 | Awarded 24 July 2026 |
| Dovetail and Slate Limited (SME) 4 bids received | £200,000 | Awarded 24 July 2026 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 059574-2026
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 079200-2026
About the buyer
Durham County CouncilLast 12 months
Procurements
267Awards
159Suppliers it has used most for recruitment
- 365 HRC1 contract
- BS Project Services Limited1 contract
- Dovetail and Slate Limited1 contract
- Sanctuary Personnel Limited1 contract
- The North Yorkshire Council (Local Government Authority)1 contract
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From notice 059574-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 24 June 2026, last updated 19 August 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.