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iFM – Recruitment Services.

Authority: Procurement Assist Limited (on behalf of iFM Bolton and the wider UK public sector)
Notice Type: Contract Notice
Location: United Kingdom

Procurement Assist Limited is inviting recruitment agencies to join a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the supply of recruitment services across the UK public sector. The DPS provides a fast, compliant route to market, allowing public sector organisations to source talent without the need for a full OJEU procurement process.

The opportunity is divided into several lots covering a wide range of roles:

Lot 1 – All Employee Types
A broad category covering mixed or specialist recruitment types, depending on client need.

Lot 2 – Nursing, Care and Medical Staff
Including nurses of all grades, specialist medical staff, doctors, GPs, porters, and technical healthcare staff.

Lot 3 – Housing Services Staff
Including housing officers, rent services staff, ASB specialists, contact centre and retirement living support teams, plus administration roles.

Lot 4 – Blue Light Specialist Staff
Including back-office, IT, technical, and facilities management roles within emergency or public safety services.

Lot 5 – HR and Communications Staff
Including HR managers, payroll teams, HR administrators, and communications professionals.

Lot 6 – Asset Management Staff
Including M&E managers, H&S officers, trade operatives, property services staff, and asset management professionals.

Lot 7 – Finance Staff
Including finance managers, accountants, business analysts, and accounts payable teams.

Lot 8 – Executive and Board-Level Roles
Including CEOs, directors, non-executive directors, and board members.

Lot 9 – Master Vendor Service
For suppliers offering full workforce management, including performance and KPI monitoring.

The Ideal Supplier

Procurement Assist Limited is looking for recruitment agencies that can demonstrate:

Proven experience within one or more of the listed sectors

Capacity to deliver compliant, high-quality candidates across multiple UK regions

Strong understanding of public sector recruitment requirements and governance

The ability to provide consistent service and maintain candidate quality standards

This DPS is particularly well-suited for agencies experienced in public sector recruitment or those looking to expand into healthcare, housing, blue light, or professional services markets.

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