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Neutral Agency Vendor - Further Competition ESPO; MSTAR4

BRACKNELL FOREST BOROUGH COUNCIL

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25 Feb 2025 at 16:29

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Bracknell Forest Borough Council has completed a procurement process titled "Neutral Agency Vendor - Further Competition ESPO; MSTAR4" within the industry category of business services, covering law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. The procurement, which took place in England, has reached the award stage with key dates including the award date of 10th January 2025 and the contract period from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2028, with an option to extend up to 2031. The contract is valued at £48,000,000 and was procured through a tender process under the ESPO Framework, Lot 1A Neutral Agency Vendor.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in managed temporary agency recruitment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to compete. Given the scale of the contract and the duration of up to six years, companies capable of providing comprehensive recruitment services across various business service categories will find this opportunity conducive to long-term business growth. The contracting authority, Bracknell Forest Borough Council, ensures a well-structured and potentially lucrative engagement for suitable vendors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Neutral Agency Vendor - Further Competition ESPO; MSTAR4

Notice Description

Contract award for Managed Temporary Agency Recruitment (MSTAR4) following further competition from ESPO Framework - Lot 1A Neutral Agency Vendor. Contract term is: 1st April 2025 - 31st March 2028 (option to extend to 2031). The contract duration will be for a maximum of six years, covering an initial period of three years plus optional extensions of up to three years, on an annual or agreed period for the extensions (i.e. 3 + 3 total).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9a1fc2ca-78f1-40b0-a644-5dc36730daa4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b582d7fb-cd9b-4069-9a5d-9846febf53a7
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Feb 202512 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 3-4 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
BRACKNELL FOREST BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement.team@bracknell-forest.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRACKNELL
Postcode
RG12 1JD
Post Town
Reading
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ15 Berkshire East
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
Bracknell Forest
Electoral Ward
Town Centre & The Parks
Westminster Constituency
Bracknell

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMENSURA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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