Award

Professional Services

UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH

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Award

22 Oct 2024 at 14:17

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Plymouth has completed a public procurement process for professional services, specifically the supply of temporary staff and employment agencies, classified under CPV code 79620000. This contract was awarded through a direct procurement method labelled as a single tender action below the threshold. The procurement process advanced from tender initiation to award, with the tender period ending on 16 September 2024 and the contract period starting on 17 September 2024, lasting until 30 April 2025. This tender is located in the South West region of England, and the total contract value is £63,700 GBP.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in temporary staffing solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete in this market, as indicated by the contract's suitability criteria. The awarded contract to Strategic People Ltd, an SME, underscores the university's intent to engage with smaller, agile businesses that can provide specialised staffing services efficiently. By participating in such public sector contracts, businesses can enhance their portfolios and establish lasting relationships with institutional clients, potentially leading to further opportunities within the educational sector and beyond.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Professional Services

Notice Description

Temporary Staff and Employment Agencies

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3e4a90a0-f457-4670-8a26-1bd8a947b781
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/939790b5-2f1e-473b-94bf-b14846c77002
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£63,700 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£63,700 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
16 Sep 2024 - 30 Apr 2025 6-12 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
UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PLYMOUTH
Postcode
PL4 8AA
Post Town
Plymouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK41 Plymouth
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Plymouth
Electoral Ward
Drake
Westminster Constituency
Plymouth Sutton and Devonport

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STRATEGIC PEOPLE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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