Award

Temporary Staffing

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

11 Oct 2024 at 14:09

Summary of the contracting process

Kent County Council has awarded City Healthcare Agency Ltd a contract for the provision of temporary staffing services in the Children's Social Care sector. This contract, valued at £14,358,826.90, was procured using a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement (RM6161). The procurement falls under the industry category of recruitment services (CPV code 79600000). The contract commenced on 9th October 2024 and will conclude on 8th October 2026, with an optional one-year extension. The services will be provided primarily in Maidstone, ME14 1XQ, and serve as a backup solution with no guaranteed volumes.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for large-scale recruitment agencies specialising in temporary staffing services. Businesses positioned to meet the requirements of large, variable-volume contracts and those with experience in public sector children's social care services will be well-suited to compete. Participating in such contracts can significantly enhance a company's portfolio, provide steady revenue streams, and build credibility in public sector procurement, particularly within social care and recruitment services.

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Notice Title

Temporary Staffing

Notice Description

Kent County Council have awarded City Healthcare Agency Ltd a 2 year contract with an optional 1 year extension via Crown Commercial Service's RM6161 Framework to act as a backup contract for temporary agency staff at UASC sites for Children's Social Care. The contract value is between PS0-PS21,000,000 over a maximum of 3 years as this is a back up contract with no guaranteed volumes.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-be1e0d96-299f-49e2-89d3-ba8e4fdd91d8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73948b73-bc62-487e-a774-9b9c19dfc530
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
Not specified
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
£14,358,826 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£14,358,826 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
8 Oct 2024 - 8 Oct 2026 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
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Alex Whelan
Contact Email
alexander.whelan@kent.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME14 1XQ
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Penenden Heath
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CITY HEALTHCARE AGENCY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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