Award

Temporary Staff and Employment Agencies.

UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH

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Award

12 Feb 2025 at 14:07

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Plymouth has completed a tender process for the provision of Temporary Staff and Employment Agencies, falling under the industry category of Supply services of personnel including temporary staff (CPV code 79620000). The contract, awarded through a single tender action, is worth £166,344 and spans from 13th January 2025 to 5th December 2025. This procurement process is designed to service the South West region of the United Kingdom, with key deadlines such as the tender period ending on 10th January 2025 and the contract's award published on 12th February 2025.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in human resources and staffing services, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that can supply temporary personnel. Companies that can deliver efficient and reliable recruitment services would find this contract beneficial, situated in a key location to support the University of Plymouth’s staffing requirements. The direct procurement method indicates a competitive edge for businesses capable of meeting the specific needs within budget constraints, thus fostering potential growth and market presence in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Temporary Staff and Employment Agencies.

Notice Description

Temporary Staff and Employment Agencies.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-505a3a2f-4be1-444d-936d-87b82067bffe
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48ca09bd-95f5-41d1-af9c-20f26c53751b
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
£166,344 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£166,344 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
13 Jan 2025 - 5 Dec 2025 6-12 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
UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH
Contact Name
Procurement Team
Contact Email
procurement@plymouth.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01752 582057

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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