Tender

Supply Of Temporary Agency Workers

ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

08 Nov 2018 at 16:22

Summary of the contracting process

Ashford Borough Council is currently inviting tenders for the "Supply Of Temporary Agency Workers" as part of an open procurement process aimed at renewing its preferred supplier list for temporary staffing services. This contract, valued at £750,000, falls under the classification of services providing personnel, specifically temporary staff. The tender period will close on 7th December 2018, with the contract expected to commence on 1st May 2019 and continue until 30th April 2024. The procurement is being conducted under an open procedure, as indicated by the OJEU Notice requirement, and it is located in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for recruitment agencies and businesses specialising in providing temporary staff, particularly those that can demonstrate both quality and competitive pricing. As Ashford Borough Council seeks to establish partnerships with three generalist agencies, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that are adept at delivering flexible staffing solutions would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this tender can help to significantly broaden these businesses' portfolios and strengthen their presence in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Supply Of Temporary Agency Workers

Notice Description

Ashford Borough Council is seeking to renew the preferred supplier list for the supply of temporary staff. To maintain choice and value for money we would like to invite tenders for this contract. We are looking for three generalist agencies and will be assessing the tenders on a price and quality basis. Additional information: Procurement is subject to an OJEU Notice The tender document and additional information can be accessed from the Kent Business Portal

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1fbfe243-0873-46a1-be11-ce70c68872e9
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Nov 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Dec 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2019 - 30 Apr 2024 Over 5 years
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
ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@ashford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ASHFORD
Postcode
TN23 1PL
Post Town
Tonbridge
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
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Ashford
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Ashford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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