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Agency worker contract for merton - 1 year MStar 4 via direct award

LONDON BOROUGH OF MERTON

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23 Jan 2026 at 09:53

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Merton has concluded its procurement process with the direct award of a one-year contract to Comensura Ltd for agency worker services, classified under "Other community, social and personal services" in the UK. The contract commenced on 13th December 2025 and will conclude on 12th December 2026, with no extension options. This direct procurement method ensures streamlined operations to fulfill service needs efficiently. The total value of the contract is £20,000,000, and the award was officially published on 23rd January 2026.

This contract presents substantial business growth opportunities for companies adept in the provision of agency worker services, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as stipulated by the project's suitability criteria. Located in England, the procurement's focus on community and social services aligns well with businesses experienced in delivering similar public services. Companies looking to expand their footprint in working with public sector authorities might find participating in such procurement processes rewarding, enhancing their portfolio and network within the public domain.

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Notice Title

Agency worker contract for merton - 1 year MStar 4 via direct award

Notice Description

A one year (1) contract has been awarded to Comensura via the ESPO Framework using a direct award. The contract started on 13/12/2025 and ends 12/12/2026 with no option to extend.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-64e3234e-5b40-46b0-b965-4c80b0f72d2c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bbb62a35-f453-4184-83c4-e7a3416a0a6e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£20,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
13 Dec 2025 - 12 Dec 2026 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
LONDON BOROUGH OF MERTON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MORDEN
Postcode
SM4 5DX
Post Town
Sutton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton
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
Merton
Electoral Ward
Merton Park
Westminster Constituency
Wimbledon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMENSURA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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