Award

Temporary Staff Secondment JR

STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

01 Aug 2025 at 10:29

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Temporary Staff Secondment JR" was managed by Staffordshire County Council, centred around infrastructure works consultancy services. This contract, valued at £50,000, targets the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom. It was awarded as a direct call-off from the Midlands Highways Alliance PSP4 framework, with Waterman Aspen Ltd, a large enterprise, emerging as the successful supplier. The contract commences on 1st April 2025 and concludes on 31st March 2026. The procurement method adopted was selective, in alignment with framework agreement guidelines, and the award stage was completed and published on 1st August 2025.

This specific tender represents growth opportunities for businesses involved in professional staffing and infrastructure consultancy services. The process primarily benefits those who are capable of offering specialised expertise in infrastructure development across the West Midlands. While this contract has been awarded, companies that excel in providing temporary professional staff and secondments, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and VCSE organisations, should position themselves to attain similar opportunities within other framework agreements or future related tenders.

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Notice Title

Temporary Staff Secondment JR

Notice Description

This is a direct award from the compliant Midlands Highways Alliance PSP4 framework agreement where Waterman Aspen sit as the primary rank 1 supplier for Lot 2 Temporary Professional Staff & Secondments. The award process is via a direct award in accordance with the PSP4 instructions. Additional information: THIS IS NOT A CONTRACT OPPORTUNITY. THIS IS A CONTRACT AWARD

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6529b554-873e-4d9a-ac5b-230995e4dca1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/faeb099c-5fcd-4f26-989f-a8dadb05dc47
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71311300 - Infrastructure works consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20259 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 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
STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial.team@staffordshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
STAFFORD
Postcode
ST16 2DH
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Stafford
Electoral Ward
Forebridge
Westminster Constituency
Stafford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WATERMAN ASPEN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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