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MANAGED SERVICE FOR TEMPORARY STAFF FOR LOCAL AUTHORITIES

BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

30 Apr 2025 at 14:07

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council involves a managed service for providing temporary staffing across various council functions. The contracting process has reached the award stage, with Reed Specialist Recruitment Ltd selected as the supplier. This procurement, classified under recruitment services, is valued at £48 million and utilises a selective, restricted procedure. The service covers Yorkshire and the Humber, with the contract period starting on 5th April 2025 and concluding on 4th April 2027. Notable information includes the completion of the tender process with an end date for bids set on 8th March 2025, and the award was made active on 7th March 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the recruitment services sector, particularly those capable of providing high-calibre temporary staff. SMEs and VCSEs are especially encouraged, given the council's emphasis on supporting diverse business entities. With a substantial contract value and an expansive service requirement, businesses with a robust infrastructure to manage such demands stand to benefit particularly well. Reed Specialist Recruitment Ltd, a large-scale firm, exemplifies the kind of well-prepared recruitment agency suitable for this contract.

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Notice Title

MANAGED SERVICE FOR TEMPORARY STAFF FOR LOCAL AUTHORITIES

Notice Description

Multi Service Provider (MSP) to provide temporary staffing services across all functions of the council, to be easily accessible to all hiring managers and to ensure all external regulations and internal checks are carried out on potential temporary staff and a high calibre of candidate is provided.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a84c0c91-818e-440d-bd0b-0f8235dff2c8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b052df34-aefe-4d44-8305-efcd35aa19df
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
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

79600000 - Recruitment services

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
30 Apr 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
4 Apr 2025 - 4 Apr 2027 1-2 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
BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE
Postcode
S70 2TA
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE33 Barnsley
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Barnsley
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Barnsley North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

REED SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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