Award

Vivid Resourcing for Agency staff

TORBAY COUNCIL

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AwardUpdate

24 Mar 2025 at 10:48

AwardUpdate

10 Dec 2024 at 12:52

Award

14 Nov 2023 at 08:19

Summary of the contracting process

Torbay Council has completed the procurement process for Vivid Resourcing to supply an Agency Finance Business Partner under the title "Vivid Resourcing for Agency staff". This tender belongs to the recruitment services industry category (CPV: 79600000) and targets the South West region of the United Kingdom. The process concluded with an active award published on 14th November 2023. The procurement stage is the award update, with a contract period starting on 7th November 2023 and ending on 30th June 2025. The tender was executed via a direct award through a waiver process, with a final contract value of £145,000 GBP.

This tender creates significant opportunities for large recruitment firms, especially those specialising in providing temporary financial and business consultancy roles. Although SMEs and VCSEs are not suitable for this particular opportunity, established businesses in the recruitment sector can benefit significantly from partnering with Torbay Council by ensuring sustained engagement and fostering long-term relationships with public sector clients. The duration and value of the contract make it an attractive option for companies looking to expand their footprint in the public sector, particularly within the South West region.

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Notice Title

Vivid Resourcing for Agency staff

Notice Description

Agency Finance Business Partner (ASC)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a901bbb-2026-46f5-b31f-3841e9461ed4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Direct Award via Waiver Process
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
£145,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£145,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Nov 20232 years ago
Contract Period
7 Nov 2023 - 30 Jun 2025 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
TORBAY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Commercial Services
Contact Email
commercial.services@torbay.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01803 208391

Buyer Location

Locality
TORQUAY
Postcode
TQ1 3DR
Post Town
Torquay
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK42 Torbay
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Torbay
Electoral Ward
Tormohun
Westminster Constituency
Torbay

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VIVID RESOURCING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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