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Provision of Agency Staff via ESPO 3S-22

STEVENAGE BOROUGH COUNCIL

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09 Sep 2025 at 10:53

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process overseen by Stevenage Borough Council involved the "Provision of Agency Staff via ESPO 3S-22", specifically targeting the accounts payable sector within the East of England, United Kingdom. This procurement falls under the industry category of supply services of personnel including temporary staff. Using a selective procurement method entailing a call-off from a framework agreement, the tender process reached its award stage, with the contract having started on 4th September 2025 and scheduled to conclude on 28th February 2026. For small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), participation was encouraged, aligning with the council's suitability criteria.

This contract presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in staffing solutions to expand their market presence, especially SMEs and VCSEs capable of delivering temporary staff services. Companies with expertise in providing personnel for local government roles will find this tender particularly advantageous, considering its focus on accounts payable leadership. Large-scale organisations, evidenced by the supplier REED SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT LIMITED, can leverage their extensive networks and resources to fulfil the contract efficiently, benefiting from a contract valued at £27,750. The engagement through a structured framework offers a strategic chance for service providers to align with public sector procurement policies and build long-term governmental partnerships.

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Notice Title

Provision of Agency Staff via ESPO 3S-22

Notice Description

Provision of agency staff - Accounts Payable Team Leader

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4700fe96-127f-4bb5-b496-0138b924caa9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b301771-de02-4184-a0c5-5fe06b98f4ad
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£27,750 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£27,750 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Sep 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jul 20258 months ago
Contract Period
3 Sep 2025 - 28 Feb 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
STEVENAGE
Postcode
SG1 1HN
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Stevenage
Electoral Ward
Old Town
Westminster Constituency
Stevenage

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

REED SPECIALIST RECRITMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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