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Temporary Recruitment Services

UNIVERSITY OF KEELE

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17 Feb 2026 at 12:28

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Keele has completed a selective procurement process for temporary recruitment services, following a framework agreement under the SUPC Recruitment Services Framework, specifically Lot 1 for Non-Specialist Staff. The contract, valued at £400,000, involves the supply of recruitment services in Newcastle, England with a service classification under CPV code 79600000. The procurement process reached the award stage as of 21st January 2026, with the contract period spanning from 15th December 2025 to 14th December 2027, initially lasting two years with potential extensions. This tender represents a key procurement for the university, with Blue Arrow Limited appointed as the supplier.

This tender presents lucrative growth opportunities for businesses specialising in recruitment services, particularly those able to provide temporary non-specialist staff. SMEs may find this contract particularly appealing due to the University of Keele's suitability criteria, which favour small and medium-sized enterprises. The structured nature of the procurement through a framework agreement ensures a streamlined engagement process for businesses skilled at navigating such call-off opportunities. Companies looking to expand their portfolio in the educational sector, demonstrated by Blue Arrow Limited’s success, will find such educational procurement an appealing prospect.

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Notice Title

Temporary Recruitment Services

Notice Description

Call-Off under the SUPC Recruitment Services Framework Ref: PFB4054 SU, Lot 1 - Non Specialist Staff.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6af8df6a-44e5-461a-bf42-0aa86a905bf4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1220338e-82b9-464b-9d6c-af2277b98454
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
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
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
8 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
15 Dec 2025 - 14 Dec 2027 1-2 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
UNIVERSITY OF KEELE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE
Postcode
ST5 5BG
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Newcastle-under-Lyme
Electoral Ward
Keele
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle-under-Lyme

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BLUE ARROW

Further Information

Notice Documents

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