Award

Provision of Supply Services to Schools

LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

19 Jun 2018 at 14:43

Award Notice
Tender

25 Jan 2018 at 12:48

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Lancashire County Council is conducting a procurement process for the "Provision of Supply Services to Schools" within the education sector. This open tender aims to secure a service provider for the recruitment and provision of temporary supply staff across maintained schools and academies in Lancashire. The procurement process was initiated with the tender period closing on 2 March 2018, and the contract spans from 1 September 2018 to 31 August 2026, with a total estimated contract value of £64 million. The delivery locations are situated in the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This contracting opportunity presents significant potential for business growth, particularly for recruitment agencies that can provide high-quality temporary staffing solutions. Companies with experience in educational staffing or those that offer recruitment services tailored to schools would be especially well-positioned to compete for this contract, especially considering the 6.5% of the contract value linked to potential business growth in neighbouring authorities. Interested businesses should ensure they have the capacity and expertise to meet the demands of this substantial contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Supply Services to Schools

Notice Description

LCC is seeking to appoint a Service Provider to undertake the recruitment and provision of temporary Supply Staff to all maintained schools and academies within Lancashire in order to promote the highest quality of candidates and service delivery. Applicants should note that other LCC agency staff are not included as part of this contract. Please note, 6.5% of the contract value is based on potential business growth with schools in neighbouring authorities, further details can be found in the tender specification documents.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7052178a-4d32-4313-8f90-dca722d33191
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/375ad51d-0f76-477c-8045-278a40387c68
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
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
£64,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£64,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jun 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Mar 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 May 20187 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2018 - 31 Aug 2026 Over 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
LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR1 8XJ
Post Town
Preston
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

REED SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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