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Award

17 Jun 2026 at 12:18

Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Temporary Staffing Consultancy" under the industry category of business services, specifically focusing on consultancy and recruitment. The contract, valued at £45,000, was awarded on 8th June 2026 to Evolving Solutions Limited. It will run from 1st July to 30th September 2026. This procurement, conducted through a method categorized as "Other," pertains to services within England, United Kingdom. The tender stage, which was completed on 1st June 2026, emphasizes temporary staffing solutions.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaging in consultancy, particularly those offering temporary staffing solutions. The consultancy contract with Leicestershire County Council indicates demand regions that could benefit strategic expansions. With a focus suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), businesses aiming to expand their operations in public sector recruitment will find competitive openings. Large-scale businesses like Evolving Solutions Limited that already supply such services demonstrate the potential for SMEs to thrive by leveraging their flexibility and specialised expertise in the recruitment and staffing sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Temporary Staffing Consultancy

Notice Description

Consultancy relating to temporary staffing solutions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-74c91298-36d8-42ae-b4f5-29b0a5aba270
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0a80a5c-50c1-44fc-9d08-005c7c1e3038
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 1-6 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 COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE3 8RA
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
Glenfield Faire
Westminster Constituency
Mid Leicestershire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EVOLVING SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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