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01 Jul 2026 at 14:10

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "SOL - Managed Services for Temporary Agency Resource 2026" has been concluded for Solihull Council, in collaboration with West Midlands Employers through a framework managed by Opus People Solutions. This contract pertains to the supply services of personnel, including temporary staff, within the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The buying organisation is the Metropolitan Borough of Solihull, and the procurement stage is currently at the "Award" phase, having been awarded on 25th February 2026. The contract period will run from 20th June 2026 to 19th June 2030, with potential extensions until June 2036. The procurement was selective, utilizing a call-off from a framework agreement, and the contract value is £50,000,000.

This tender offers significant opportunities for companies specializing in temporary staffing services to grow their business by becoming part of a substantial contractual agreement with a valued local council. Ideal contenders for future opportunities might include small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that have a strong track record in supply services of personnel. Although the awarding process is complete for this tender, the precedent set by this framework could inform potential future engagements for businesses in the industry. As Solihull Council relies on the West Midlands Employers framework, businesses engaged or aiming to engage with such frameworks would position themselves well for competitive advantage in future tenders.

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Notice Title

SOL - Managed Services for Temporary Agency Resource 2026

Notice Description

Solihull Council are moving to use the West Midlands Employers temporary recruitment service WM Temps, which is delivered by Opus People Solutions. This was tendered by West Midlands Employers on behalf of their members which includes Solihull Council. This is an award notice so there is no option to apply at this stage Additional information: This contract has an initial 4 year term. In addition there are also 3 x 2 year extensions up to 19/06/2036.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-92f35dc0-0f77-4660-b62c-60d3359b4490
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23450c76-732e-4de0-bbf7-38e6b8d44535
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
Awardee Scale
SME

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Feb 20264 months ago
Contract Period
19 Jun 2026 - 19 Jun 2030 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
METROPOLITAN BOROUGH OF SOLIHULL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SOLIHULL
Postcode
B91 3QB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG32 Solihull
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Solihull
Electoral Ward
St Alphege
Westminster Constituency
Solihull West and Shirley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OPUS PEOPLE SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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