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Provision of Catering Agency Staff

NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY

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26 Jun 2026 at 07:56

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Nottingham Trent University focuses on the provision of agency staff for catering roles, structured as a direct award through the TUCO Framework Agreement. The procurement falls under the services category with a focus on recruitment services (CPV Code: 79600000). The contract value amounts to £400,000, with the procurement method being selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement cycle reached the award stage on 26th June 2026, with the contract set to start on 1st July 2026 and conclude on 30th June 2030. The geographic location for delivery is in Nottingham, postcode NG1 4FQ, England.

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity, particularly for businesses that specialize in providing recruitment services, specifically those experienced in catering staffing. The direct award was made to Blue Arrow Ltd, a large supplier, acting as a pointer for similarly scaled businesses to align their services with the requirements of framework agreements like TUCO. Furthermore, the procurement process encourages participation from small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), reinforcing the potential for an inclusive business growth environment.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Catering Agency Staff

Notice Description

Direct award via TUCO Framework Agreement Reference: Temporary and Permanent Staff (TS25) - Lot 1 - Midlands. The closing date stated in this notice is the closing date of the TUCO Framework Agreement, which was 31 March 2025. The supply of agency staffing in relation to catering roles, under Lot 1. Direct award to the top ranked supplier for Lot 1. Additional information: Direct award via TUCO Framework Agreement Reference: Temporary and Permanent Staff (TS25) - Lot 1 - Midlands. The closing date stated in this notice is the closing date of the TUCO Framework Agreement, which was 31 March 2025. The supply of agency staffing in relation to catering roles, under Lot 1. Direct award to the top ranked supplier for Lot 1.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-79119fdc-30b9-4a29-8304-1b81f7aa1de9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a18d684a-ea53-47c8-bd25-05195023bc62
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, VCSE
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
26 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 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
NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG1 4FQ
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
St. Ann's
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BLUE ARROW

Further Information

Notice Documents

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