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Managed Services for Temporary Agency Resources - 2026

WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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07 Apr 2026 at 11:20

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07 Apr 2026 at 11:19

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07 Apr 2026 at 11:18

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Managed Services for Temporary Agency Resources - 2026" has been completed with the award being granted to COMENSURA LIMITED. Initiated by West Sussex County Council, this contract centres on the provision of recruitment services under the CPV code 79600000. The procurement process was selective, conducted through a call-off from a framework agreement, specifically the ESPO MSTAR Framework 653F/23 Lot 1a Neutral Vendor. The contract value is £108,000,000 and covers a period from 23 March 2026 to 22 March 2030. The services are to be provided in the South East region of the United Kingdom, with the primary location being Chichester. Key dates include the tender end date on 17 October 2025, with the award published on 7 April 2026.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in recruitment services to engage in a long-term partnership with West Sussex County Council. Companies with the capacity to operate on a large scale, like COMENSURA LIMITED, which is an SME, are ideal contenders. This contract allows for the provision of managed services for temporary agency resources, facilitating business growth through potentially steady revenue streams and a chance to build expertise in handling large-scale public sector recruitment processes. As the tender was won through a call-off from a pre-established framework, it is particularly advantageous for businesses already part of such arrangements, looking to leverage existing frameworks for growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Managed Services for Temporary Agency Resources - 2026

Notice Description

Call off ESPO MSTAR Framework 653F/23 Lot 1a Neutral Vendor

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c28d8c5-6305-4b8b-8a89-93d6062e44dc
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
Not specified
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
£108,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£108,000,000 £100M-£1B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
17 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
23 Mar 2026 - 22 Mar 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHICHESTER
Postcode
PO19 1RQ
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ27 West Sussex (South West)
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Chichester
Electoral Ward
Chichester Central
Westminster Constituency
Chichester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMENSURA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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