Award

Temporary Agency Staff (CF162)

CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

17 Apr 2025 at 08:15

Summary of the contracting process

Cheshire West and Chester Borough Council have concluded a procurement process for the provision of temporary agency staff services, specifically under the Managing Recruitment and Resourcing Lot 1 - Managed Service for Temporary Recruitment for Local Authorities. This procurement falls under the category of recruitment services, including the supply of temporary staff, and is intended for delivery within England, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is currently at the 'Award' stage, with the contract being awarded on 16th December 2024 and published on 17th April 2025. Key dates for the contract period are set from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2029.

This tender represents substantial business growth opportunities for companies specialising in recruitment services, particularly those with capabilities in managing temporary agency staffing requirements for local authorities. The awarded contract, valued at £32,000,000 GBP, was secured by Comensura, a large-scale supplier. Businesses equipped with robust recruitment infrastructures and experience in handling large-scale, managed services for local administrations would be particularly well-suited to compete in similar future opportunities.

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Notice Title

Temporary Agency Staff (CF162)

Notice Description

Mini Competition Cheshire West and Chester Borough Council under Managing Recruitment and Resourcing Lot 1 - Managed Service for Temporary Recruitment for Local Authorities YPO Ref: 1140

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-90ec1a5d-0482-4d3e-aa17-bcd4e5eb387b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc078110-7710-4137-a508-3a081bb2e6e2
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79600000 - Recruitment services

79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£32,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Chris Foley
Contact Email
chris.foley@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ELLESMERE PORT
Postcode
CH65 0BA
Post Town
Chester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
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
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Central & Grange
Westminster Constituency
Ellesmere Port and Bromborough

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMENSURA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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