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Appointment of Solace in Business Ltd

GUILDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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20 Dec 2023 at 16:24

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Summary of the contracting process

The Guildford Borough Council has awarded a contract for temporary agency staff to Solace in Business Ltd. The contract value is £58,500, and it falls under the recruitment services category. The contract period starts on 13th December 2023 and ends on 11th March 2024. The tender process was completed, and Solace in Business Ltd was the successful supplier. The contract was exempted under internal governance arrangements.

This opportunity presents a chance for businesses providing recruitment services to compete and grow their operations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to participate, aligning with the suitability criteria for this procurement. Businesses interested in providing temporary agency staff to support the Guildford Borough Council in England should consider engaging with the Council's procurement team for future opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Appointment of Solace in Business Ltd

Notice Description

Awarded contract for temporary agency staff

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-17647622-1d8b-4cd6-ae58-aa8ceabf545e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/668924bd-f8fc-4635-a39b-13f008650a6e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Exemption under internal governance arrangements
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£58,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£58,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Dec 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Dec 20232 years ago
Contract Period
13 Dec 2023 - 11 Mar 2024 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GUILDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GUILDFORD
Postcode
GU2 4BB
Post Town
Guildford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ25 West Surrey
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Guildford
Electoral Ward
St Nicolas
Westminster Constituency
Guildford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOLACE IN BUSINESS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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