Award

Managed Service Provider (MSP) Staffing

UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)

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Award

13 Jun 2025 at 12:29

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sussex has concluded the procurement process for its Managed Service Provider (MSP) Staffing requirement, classified under CPV 79600000, which pertains to recruitment services. This tender, valued at £30,000,000 GBP, involved a selective procurement method executed as a call-off from the ESPO MSTAR4 Lot 1b framework agreement. The contract, awarded via a mini competition, is set to commence on 1 June 2025 and will span until 31 May 2030, serving the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement was finalised in the award stage, with the contract notice published on 13 June 2025. Adecco UK Limited has been announced as the supplier fulfilling this significant staffing demand.

This procurement offers substantial opportunities for large-scale businesses specialising in recruitment services, specifically those capable of providing casual and temporary workforce solutions. Though not identified as suitable for small or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), it can nonetheless enable significant business growth for companies with experience in managed service provision. As the contract encompasses a five-year period with potential scope extensions, it presents an opportunity to align with the University's strategic staffing objectives while expanding market presence in the academic sector across the South East of England.

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Notice Title

Managed Service Provider (MSP) Staffing

Notice Description

This procurement relates to the provision of services. The scope of the requirement involves a single point of award (Managed Service provider) for casual and temporary workers with the option throughout the life of the contract to explore other recruitment related services which aligns with the University's objectives under its procurement strategy and the Framework (ESPO MSTAR4 Lot 1b). Awarded via Mini Competition

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-267be1ea-7ca6-4491-9eb5-12e9329fd2f0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1bea7b2f-7196-46ee-b736-04452c4c3371
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

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2025 - 31 May 2030 Over 5 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 SUSSEX(THE)
Contact Name
Kelly Feldman
Contact Email
k.feldman@sussex.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01273 678143

Buyer Location

Locality
BRIGHTON
Postcode
BN1 9RH
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ21 Brighton and Hove
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Brighton and Hove
Electoral Ward
Coldean & Stanmer
Westminster Constituency
Brighton Pavilion

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ADECCO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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