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Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) of Temporary Agency, Contractor and Interim Agencies for Preferred Supplier Listing (PSL) Status for Luton Borough Council - Y21001

LUTON AND KENT COMMERCIAL SERVICES LLP

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31 May 2023 at 09:05

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Summary of the contracting process

The Luton & Kent Commercial Services LLP (C2L), a joint venture between Luton Borough Council and Commercial Services Kent Ltd, is overseeing a procurement process for a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) to establish a Preferred Supplier Listing (PSL) for temporary, contractor, and interim agency services. This process, relevant to the recruitment services industry (CPV 79600000), covers various global regions including the United Kingdom, Europe, and British Overseas Territories. The tender, currently in the active stage with a selective procurement method (restricted procedure), was published on 31st May 2023. The deadline for receipt of tenders has been updated to 23rd February 2029 at 14:00, with the service contract period commencing on 23rd February 2029 and concluding on 28th February 2029.

This tender presents a significant business growth opportunity, especially for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs). Businesses equipped to meet the temporary and interim recruitment needs of public sector bodies, including maintained schools and academies within Luton, are well-suited to compete. The procurement's high value of £150 million and the extensive delivery locations promise a robust platform for scaling operations and establishing long-term supplier relationships with public sector entities. Interested businesses should prepare to participate selectively, ensuring they meet the selective pre-qualification criteria to secure a role in this expansive managed service framework.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) of Temporary Agency, Contractor and Interim Agencies for Preferred Supplier Listing (PSL) Status for Luton Borough Council - Y21001

Notice Description

Text to be corrected in the original notice: Place of text to be modified: Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate Instead of: 27 March 2025 Time: 14:00 Read New: 23 February 2029 Time: 14:00 Luton & Kent Commercial Services T/A Connect2Luton (C2L) is a joint venture between Luton Borough Council (LBC) and Commercial Services Kent Ltd (CSKL) (a wholly owned business of Kent County Council), newly formed for the purpose of delivering services back to LBC and CSKL respectively for the benefit of the communities that it serves. This opportunity will allow C2L to offer a recruitment managed service approach to the temporary, interim and contractor recruitment needs of LBC, with an option for managed services to either and/or LBC maintained Schools and Academies within the borough of Luton.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-92a9316f-ef33-4821-a6b9-11a946e2ccc8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf5eaa86-c96b-4546-b593-5c562194a2a3
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£150,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jan 20282 years to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
23 Feb 2029 - 28 Feb 2029 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LUTON AND KENT COMMERCIAL SERVICES LLP
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
UK-UK-WEST MALLING: RECRUITMENT SERVICES.: RECRUIT
Postcode
ME19 4YT
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ46 West Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Tonbridge and Malling
Electoral Ward
Kings Hill
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Further Information

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