Scope
Description
The Authority wishes to explore the market's ability to offer:
Managed service delivery models for recruitment
Supply‑chain management capability
Technology systems/platforms used to manage recruitment demand, workflows, compliance and reporting
General market capability, innovations and solution maturity
The engagement will not request or consider:
Detailed pricing information
Proprietary or sensitive solution design
Commercial bids
Input that could distort future competition
These safeguards are required to prevent unfair advantage and maintain equal treatment, in line with Section 16.
Total value (estimated)
- £3,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 March 2026 to 1 March 2029
- Possible extension to 1 March 2031
- 5 years, 1 day
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79600000 - Recruitment services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Engagement
Engagement deadline
3 February 2026
Engagement process description
Suppliers wishing to participate should email:
Subject line: "PME - Managed Recruitment Services"
Please include:
Organisation name
Contact name and email
Confirmation that you provide (or are developing) a managed recruitment service or supporting technology solution
Suppliers may also submit clarification questions during the engagement period. Responses that contain non‑confidential information relevant to fair competition will be shared transparently in future tender documentation.
Further Information
This notice is not a call for competition.
The Authority may or may not proceed to a procurement exercise following PME.
A Tender Notice will be published separately if procurement proceeds.
The Authority reserves the right to limit or structure engagement depending on supplier volume.
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Contracting authority
LONDON & QUADRANT HOUSING TRUST
- Companies House: IP030441
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJQV-6311-TQXL
29-35 West Ham Lane
London
E15 4PN
United Kingdom
Email: Mikecapper@lqgroup.org.uk
Region: UKI41 - Hackney and Newham
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government