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Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) of Temporary Agency, Contractor and Interim Agencies for Preferred Supplier Listing (PSL) Status for Hampshire County Council - Y19013

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL AND KENT COMMERCIAL SERVICES T/A CONNECT2HAMPSHIRE - (C2H)

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12 Feb 2025 at 14:00

Tender Notice
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30 May 2023 at 13:00

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Hampshire County Council, in partnership with Kent Commercial Services Limited (trading as Connect2Hampshire), has issued a notice for the Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Temporary Agency, Contractor and Interim Agencies for Preferred Supplier Listing (PSL) status. The procurement process, currently at the tender amendment stage, seeks to address the recruitment needs for temporary and interim positions within Hampshire County Council and its maintained schools, Academy Trusts, and Multi Academy Trusts, with the tender deadline extended to 23 February 2029 at 14:00 GMT. This contract, valued at £150 million, is relevant to the recruitment services industry and involves a restricted procurement procedure, making it suitable for small or medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs).

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the recruitment sector, particularly those specialising in temporary and interim staffing solutions. Organisations that can provide efficient recruitment managed services and meet the criteria set by Hampshire County Council will find this an excellent opportunity for growth. The DPS offers extensive geographical coverage, allowing service delivery to a wide range of locations including the United Kingdom, Europe, and beyond. Businesses looking to expand their client base within the public sector should consider competing for this tender to leverage the substantial contract value and long-term partnership potential with Hampshire County Council and its associated entities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) of Temporary Agency, Contractor and Interim Agencies for Preferred Supplier Listing (PSL) Status for Hampshire County Council - Y19013

Notice Description

Text to be corrected in the original notice: Place of text to be modified: Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate Instead of: 31 March 2025 Time: 14:00 Read New: 23 February 2029 Time: 14:00 Other additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. Hampshire County Council (HCC) & Kent Commercial Services Limited T/A Connect2Hampshire is a joint venture between Hampshire County Council and Commercial Services Kent Ltd ("CSKL" (a wholly owned business of Kent County Council), newly formed for the purpose of delivering services back to HCC and CSKL respectively, for the benefit of the communities that it serves. This opportunity will allow Connect2Hampshire to offer a recruitment managed service approach to the temporary and interim recruitment needs of HCC, with an option for managed services to HCC maintained schools and Academy Trusts/Multi Academy Trusts within the borough of HCC. Connect2Hampshire are seeking temporary recruitment and interim worker agencies to join the DPS This notice is supplemental to OJEU notice 2022/S 000-016495

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8459e9d6-f3de-4406-a484-e3c57f87b07a
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£150,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
23 Feb 2029 - 24 Feb 2029 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL AND KENT COMMERCIAL SERVICES T/A CONNECT2HAMPSHIRE - (C2H)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MALLING
Postcode
ME19 4YT
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ46 West Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Tonbridge and Malling
Electoral Ward
Kings Hill
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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