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Opus People Solutions

SOUTH STAFFORDSHIRE DIST COUNCIL

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Award

26 Nov 2025 at 18:04

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Opus People Solutions" was overseen by South Staffordshire District Council, located in Wolverhampton, England. The process, classified under the services category specifically targeting recruitment services (CPV code: 79600000), involved a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender reached its award stage with the awarding decision made on 12th November 2025, and the contract period set to commence on 26th January 2026 and conclude on 25th January 2029. The total value of the contract is £750,000.

This procurement presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs, as the awarded contract highlights the potential benefits of being part of frameworks and having the agility to respond to call-off contracts. The opportunity was particularly suitable for SMEs engaged in providing high-quality recruitment services given the competitive and structured process managed by the South Staffordshire District Council. Businesses that can align with public sector requirements and offer innovative employment solutions would be well-positioned to compete for such tenders in the future.

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Notice Title

Opus People Solutions

Notice Description

Employment agency activities and support for South Staffordshire District Council.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-67e31d08-3b35-4fd9-9f5b-05eaf46d051c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba93ad0e-2d12-45d4-a328-0a6d6a5cc908
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
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
26 Jan 2026 - 25 Jan 2029 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
SOUTH STAFFORDSHIRE DIST COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WOLVERHAMPTON
Postcode
WV8 1PX
Post Town
Wolverhampton
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
Not specified

Local Authority
South Staffordshire
Electoral Ward
Codsall
Westminster Constituency
Kingswinford and South Staffordshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OPUS PEOPLE SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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