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MD25069-Managed Service Provider - Agency Workers

MID DEVON DISTRICT COUNCIL

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29 Apr 2026 at 08:37

Summary of the contracting process

Mid Devon District Council has completed the procurement process for a managed service provider to supply temporary agency workers, under the title "MD25069-Managed Service Provider - Agency Workers." The award was made through a direct procurement method to Comensura Ltd, a large-scale supplier. This award, classified under recruitment services, holds a value of approximately £2,960,589.20. The contract, initiated as a tender stage, covers a period from 19th November 2025 to 18th November 2028, with activities concentrated within England, United Kingdom. Key dates include the award date on 8th September 2025 and the contract's completion in November 2028.

This procurement offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in recruitment services, particularly those able to provide efficient solutions for agency worker placement. It is well-suited for small and medium enterprises (SME) and considers voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE) as viable candidates, focussing on the flexible provision of human resources to support the council's operational needs. The successful collaboration with a large supplier like Comensura Ltd indicates potential benefits for businesses seeking to expand their reach and showcase their capability in fulfilling governmental requirements. Interested parties should consider the established network and reputation required to compete in such initiatives, as highlighted by the engagement of Mid Devon District Council.

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Notice Title

MD25069-Managed Service Provider - Agency Workers

Notice Description

To provide the Council the option of a dedicated platform to secure temporary agency workers, as and when required.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-65bc4fa7-0b02-418d-88b1-42da866782f9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe1147b6-7584-447a-8d67-b78bb8d00642
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,960,589 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
7 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Sep 20258 months ago
Contract Period
19 Nov 2025 - 18 Nov 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MID DEVON DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TIVERTON
Postcode
EX16 6PP
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
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
Mid Devon
Electoral Ward
Tiverton Castle
Westminster Constituency
Tiverton and Minehead

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMENSURA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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