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Temporary Agency Staff (CF162)

CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL

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17 Apr 2025 at 08:12

Summary of the contracting process

Cheshire West and Chester Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the "Temporary Agency Staff (CF162)" contract, classified under Recruitment Services (CPV code 79600000) and Supply Services of Personnel Including Temporary Staff (CPV code 79620000). The process was conducted as a Mini Competition under Managing Recruitment and Resourcing Lot 1 - Managed Service for Temporary Recruitment for Local Authorities, YPO Ref: 1140, with a procurement method detailed as "Other -". The contract covers the United Kingdom, specifically the region of England, and spans from April 1st, 2025 to April 30th, 2029. The procurement stage is Award, marked complete, with key dates including the tender period end date on September 23rd, 2024, and the award date on December 16th, 2024. The awarded contract value is £32,000,000 GBP.

This procurement contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in recruitment and personnel supply services. Organisations with the capacity to manage large-scale temporary staffing solutions for local authorities will find this contract particularly beneficial. The buying organisation, Cheshire West and Chester Borough Council, has selected Comensura Limited as the supplier, indicating a preference for established companies capable of delivering comprehensive managed services. While the contract does not specifically target SMEs or VCSEs, it can still foster business growth for enterprises within the recruitment industry by offering a four-year partnership to fulfil the council's staffing needs.

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Notice Title

Temporary Agency Staff (CF162)

Notice Description

Mini Competition Cheshire West and Chester Borough Council under Managing Recruitment and Resourcing Lot 1 - Managed Service for Temporary Recruitment for Local Authorities YPO Ref: 1140

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/210e2c0f-36bb-4661-88b8-d16471c100d0
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
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

79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£32,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 30 Apr 2027 2-3 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
CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Chris Foley
Contact Email
chris.foley@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1244975956

Buyer Location

Locality
ELLESMERE PORT
Postcode
CH65 0BA
Post Town
Chester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Central & Grange
Westminster Constituency
Ellesmere Port and Bromborough

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMENSURA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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