Award

Temporary Staffing Neutral Vendor

NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

15 Aug 2025 at 09:36

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Norfolk County Council for the contract titled "Temporary Staffing Neutral Vendor" is now in the award stage, with Comensura as the selected supplier. This procurement, valued at £24,000,000, falls under the recruitment services industry category and is designated as a selective procurement method conducted through a call-off from the NEPO Framework for Agency Staff (Reference NEPO508). The contract encompasses services to be delivered in the East of England, with its commencement dated for 13 October 2025 and scheduled to conclude by 12 October 2029.

This tender presents a significant business growth opportunity for those engaged in the recruitment services sector, particularly organisations adept at managing temporary agency resources within a neutral vendor model. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited for this opportunity, given the framework's suitability criteria. Engaging in such public contracts can enhance a business's credibility and presence in the public procurement market, fostering growth through the consistent requirement for staffing solutions over a four-year period.

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Notice Title

Temporary Staffing Neutral Vendor

Notice Description

The awarded contract is for temporary agency resources utilising the neutral vendor model. This is a direct award through the NEPO Framework for Agency Staff (Reference NEPO508).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9d61a6c0-c644-4314-a8d5-b1c16e68efdb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e777585-9b61-4a51-8c74-44248fbcabdd
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
Large

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
£24,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£24,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
12 Oct 2025 - 12 Oct 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
NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR1 2DH
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Lakenham
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMENSURA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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