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The Grill Agency Staff

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND

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21 Oct 2025 at 09:17

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "The Grill Agency Staff" has been completed by the University of the West of England, located in Bristol, England. This contract is classified under the supply services of commercial or industrial workers within the industry category. The project involves the provision of temporary agency staff under the TUCO Framework lot CAT11056-TU, with a total contract value of £40,000 GBP. The services are expected to be delivered across the South West region of the United Kingdom from 11th July 2025 to 31st July 2026. The procurement stage involved is the award stage, finalised on 21st October 2025, following a selective procurement method; a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender represents significant opportunities for large-scale businesses specialising in the recruitment or management of agency staff. By engaging in such framework agreements, established enterprises like Blue Arrow Limited, which has been awarded this contract, can anticipate growth prospects through consistent service provision to a major educational institution. While the selective procurement method might limit the scope for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or VCSEs, larger established companies in the service supply industry can leverage their expertise and networks to develop long-term relationships with public sector clients, thereby enhancing business growth potential.

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Notice Title

The Grill Agency Staff

Notice Description

Temporary agency staff for The Grill up to end July 2026 under TUCO Framework lot CAT11056-TU

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0223207f-4659-427f-95e5-f2a373993440
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf691787-8ecc-449c-8c74-7aff7cd833e1
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79623000 - Supply services of commercial or industrial workers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
10 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS16 1QY
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BLUE ARROW

Further Information

Notice Documents

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