Open21 days left · closes midday, Monday 19 October 2026

ID562 Recruitment Preferred Supplier List Framework

In brief

Aspire Housing is looking for suppliers for recruitment work (West Midlands).

It is a framework worth up to £568,179 including VAT: the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers, not one contract.

The contract runs for 6 years, starting 1 February 2027.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Bids close at midday, Monday 19 October 2026.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Key dates

Bids by: midday, Monday 19 October 2026

How bids are scored

Quality 30% · Price 70%

Price matters most. Expect to compete hard on cost.

Competition

Typical: a median of 5 bids per contract for recruitment contracts in this region (from 19 awards in the last 12 months).

Framework

Winning puts you on a list of suppliers the buyer can call on; it does not guarantee work. The £568,179 is the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers over the framework's life, not one contract.

Tender documents

Tender documents

The buyer expects to buy this again around January 2032.

What the notice says

Aspire Housing invited tenders from suitably qualified and experienced Service Providers in relation to Joining a Preferred Supplier List for recruitment services (the Framework) to provide Recruitment services (the Project). The framework gives no guarantee of work but allows for call offs when needed either by direct appointment or mini competitions (further details covered below under call off process) Aspire Housing (referred to as “Aspire”) is looking to appoint 5 service providers for a preferred supplier list of recruitment providers for a Framework commencing in January 2027 for a term of 6 years, reopening for new applicants in year 2 & 4 details of which are included in the enclosed documents.

Should I bid?

Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.

Can you prepare a good bid in 21 days?Leave time for clarification questions and sign-off.
Is a contract of about £568,179 a size you can deliver?Buyers often check that your turnover is comfortably larger than the yearly contract value.
Can you deliver in West Midlands?Check the delivery locations in the tender documents.
Can you meet what the notice mentions: Framework agreement?The tender documents will say exactly what is required.
Are you registered on the Central Digital Platform?You need to be registered to take part under the Procurement Act 2023.
The buyer says this suits small businesses.A good sign if you are an SME, but check the requirements.

How to bid

Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
Submit your bid through the buyer's e-tendering portal: supplier.in-tend.co.uk.
Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Monday 19 October 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

1 April 2026Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 030105-2026
1 April 2026Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 030565-2026
8 July 2026Planned procurement notice · UK3, notice 064338-2026
15 September 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 087418-2026

About the buyer

Aspire HousingLast 12 months

Procurements

Awards

All tenders and awards from Aspire Housing

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From notice 030105-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 1 April 2026, last updated 15 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 27 September 2026.