Recruitment tenders and contracts in Wales
There are 2 live recruitment tenders in Wales right now, from Find a Tender and Contracts Finder. This page covers recruitment, agency staff, locum cover and temporary staffing contracts from councils, the NHS and other public buyers. Below is what buyers are asking for, so you can see whether you qualify before you spend hours bidding.
01What buyers ask for
From the 2 live recruitment tenders in Wales we have read so far.
- Minimum turnover
- Rarely stated in the notice
- Contract length
- Typically 2 years
- Suitable for SMEs
- 2 of 2 flagged by the buyer
- Frameworks & DPS
- 1 of 2
Accreditations and registrations
02Live recruitment tenders in Wales
- Connect to Work Supported Employment Quality Framework (SEQF) ProgrammeCaerphilly County Borough CouncilWales£1mCloses 8 daysFrameworkSME
- Fire Scene Investigation TrainingMid and West Wales Fire and Rescue AuthorityWales£200kCloses 15 daysSME
03Who is buying
- Caerphilly County Borough Council 1 live tender
- Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Authority 1 live tender
04Recruitment contracts: common questions
How many recruitment tenders are live in Wales?
2 right now, from 2 public buyers, with 1 closing in the next 14 days. We bring together notices from Find a Tender and Contracts Finder and refresh this page every hour.
What do buyers ask for in recruitment contracts?
Few notices state a minimum turnover; it is usually set out in the tender documents. The accreditation or registration named most often is Skills for Justice (SFJ) Awards Level 5 Certificate in Fire. Most requirements sit in the tender documents rather than the notice, so check the pack before you bid.
Can a small business win recruitment contracts?
Often, yes. 2 of the 2 live tenders in Wales are marked by the buyer as suitable for small businesses, and 1 is a framework or dynamic purchasing system (approved supplier lists that buyers then order from). Smaller lots and lower-value contracts are usually the best place to start. Check the minimum turnover and insurance first, as those are the checks that rule most bids out.
05Expert notes: Professional services
Professional services are often bought through frameworks and evaluated mainly on quality: named staff, case studies and method statements. Professional indemnity insurance levels are a common pass/fail check.
From the tenderITT tender experts. New to tendering? Read how to search Find a Tender, how to register on the Central Digital Platform and our Invitation to Tender guide.