Award

Lot 1a Neutral Vendor

LONDON BOROUGH OF MERTON

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Award

15 Jul 2021 at 09:54

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Merton is seeking to procure recruitment services with the tender titled "Lot 1a Neutral Vendor," focusing on temporary agency workers. This procurement is in the award stage, having been completed on 15th July 2021. The contract period is set to begin on 13th December 2021 and will extend until 15th December 2025. Operating under an open procedure, this procurement aims to allocate a contract valued at £48 million, with delivery services required across regions in England.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in recruitment services and personnel supply. The awarded supplier, Comensura, demonstrates the possibility for businesses in this sector to compete effectively in the public procurement landscape. Firms with capabilities in providing flexible staffing solutions are well-positioned to take advantage of this opportunity, considering the contract's substantial duration and financial commitment.

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Notice Title

Lot 1a Neutral Vendor

Notice Description

Temp agency workers

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-98699c53-4254-48e2-8c1f-17a4e0d1cd37
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/357d47b8-4b92-406a-8f57-f8cd4d0c4f98
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£48,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jul 20214 years ago
Contract Period
13 Dec 2021 - 15 Dec 2025 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
LONDON BOROUGH OF MERTON
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ruth.poulter@merton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MORDEN
Postcode
SM4 5DX
Post Town
Sutton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton
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
Merton
Electoral Ward
Merton Park
Westminster Constituency
Wimbledon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMENSURA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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