Tender

Y22019 - Connect2Surrey - Dynamic Purchasing System of Temporary Worker Agencies and Interim Contractors/Consultants for Preferred Provider Listing status

SURREY & KENT COMMERCIAL SERVICES LLP T/A CONNECT2SURREY (C2S)

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27 Mar 2025 at 10:05

Tender

31 May 2023 at 07:45

Summary of the contracting process

Surrey & Kent Commercial Services LLP T/A Connect2Surrey (C2S), a joint venture between Surrey County Council and Commercial Services Kent Ltd, is seeking suppliers for its dynamic purchasing system titled "Connect2Surrey - Dynamic Purchasing System of Temporary Worker Agencies and Interim Contractors/Consultants for Preferred Provider Listing status." The procurement falls under the 'Recruitment services' industry category and covers various locations including British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and United Kingdom. The tender is at the amendment stage with the corrected deadline for receipt of tenders set for 23 February 2029 at 14:00. The procurement method is selective, following a restricted procedure. The contract period starts on 23 February 2029 and ends on 28 February 2029. The project value is estimated at GBP 150,000,000.

This procurement offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in recruitment services, particularly SMEs and VCSEs. The preferred provider listing status opens avenues for temporary and interim recruitment managed services tailored to Surrey County Council's needs, including SCC maintained schools and academies. Businesses suited for this tender include agencies and consultants with strong capabilities in managing large-scale recruitment projects. Engaging in this tender could significantly enhance business growth by establishing long-term partnerships within the public sector and expanding service offerings across various geographical regions.

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Notice Title

Y22019 - Connect2Surrey - Dynamic Purchasing System of Temporary Worker Agencies and Interim Contractors/Consultants for Preferred Provider Listing status

Notice Description

Text to be corrected in the original notice: Place of text to be modified: Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate Instead of: 31 August 2028 Time: 14:00 Read New: 23 February 2029 Time: 14:00 Surrey & Kent Commercial Services LLP T/A Connect2Surrey (C2S) is a joint venture between Surrey County Council (SCC) and Commercial Services Kent Ltd (CSKL) (a wholly owned business of Kent County Council), newly formed for the purpose of delivering services back to SCC and CSKL respectively, for the benefit of the communities that it serves. This opportunity will allow C2S to offer a recruitment managed service approach to the temporary and interim recruitment needs of SCC, with an option for managed services to either and/or SCC maintained Schools and Academies within the county of Surrey.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c1d1d6a0-b0e1-40d4-b990-dc8a9e71404c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3a49800-5ca0-48d5-9358-07ebf566a85e
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£150,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 20282 years to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
23 Feb 2029 - 28 Feb 2029 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SURREY & KENT COMMERCIAL SERVICES LLP T/A CONNECT2SURREY (C2S)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
csgprocurement@csltd.org.uk
Contact Phone
+441622476848

Buyer Location

Locality
UK-WEST MALLING: RECRUITMENT SERVICES.
Postcode
ME19 4YT
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ46 West Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Tonbridge and Malling
Electoral Ward
Kings Hill
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

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