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Operation Forthwith - Request for Agency Staff

LEICESTERSHIRE POLICE

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Award

07 Oct 2025 at 11:12

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process titled "Operation Forthwith - Request for Agency Staff" was conducted by Leicestershire Police, focused on supplying personnel services, classified under the CPV code 79620000. The process culminated in an active award on 5th October 2025 and pertains to the provision of agency staff for a contract period starting from 1st October 2025 to 31st March 2026, with a possible extension of another six months. This contract, valued at £138,320, was initiated under a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The geographical focus of the procurement is England, UK, and is part of the services industry category. The tendering phase was completed prior to the deadline on 29th September 2025.

This contract presents an excellent opportunity for businesses providing temporary personnel services to engage in collaboration with public sector entities such as Leicestershire Police. Firms that can offer qualified agency staff rapidly would benefit, particularly if they meet the criteria set for small and medium enterprises, as the procurement process emphasises suitability for such businesses. Participating in similar calls within the services sector could help businesses establish a robust presence in fulfilling public sector staffing needs, opening avenues for growth and broader business prospects in supplying temporary staff across similar frameworks.

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Notice Title

Operation Forthwith - Request for Agency Staff

Notice Description

The provision of agency staff to support Operation Forthwith for a fixed term. The Contract Term shall be for a period of 6 months with the option to extend by a further 6 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6b366701-ceab-48e1-825b-229f8cafa7fc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc64524f-d527-400a-ae5f-c847d07a33cf
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

79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£138,320 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£138,320 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 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
LEICESTERSHIRE POLICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE19 2BX
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
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
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Enderby
Westminster Constituency
South Leicestershire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MATRIX SCM

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