Award

Agency Neutral Vendor Provision

ASTER GROUP LIMITED

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Award

09 Oct 2024 at 13:46

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, conducted by ASTER GROUP LIMITED, pertains to the "Agency Neutral Vendor Provision" contract aimed at managing a supply chain of agencies providing Temporary Agency Workers. Classified under recruitment services with CPV code 79600000, this selective procurement method involved a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £3,200,000, has been awarded to Comensura Ltd. The procurement activity occurred in Devizes, England, with the award finalised on 6th April 2024. The contract period spans from 6th April 2024 to 5th April 2028.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for businesses involved in providing managed recruitment services, especially those capable of overseeing a network of supply agencies. Large-scale companies proficient in coordinating multiple tiers of agencies will find this contract particularly beneficial for business growth. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), however, may find entering this contract challenging due to the specific requirements and the scale of management needed. The procurement offers a long-term engagement until 2028, allowing for strategic business planning and sustained collaboration.

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Notice Title

Agency Neutral Vendor Provision

Notice Description

This is a contract awarded to appoint a Managed Service Provider to manage a supply chain of Agencies. The Managed Service Provider may not itself supply any Temporary Agency Workers directly but instead manages a supply chain, or tiers of Agencies to provide Temporary Agency Workers to fulfil bookings.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ce4d7a48-0c41-4056-a653-f0997475c09e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ba932ba-9ae9-4baf-8379-9285acf59078
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
£3,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,200,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Apr 20241 years ago
Contract Period
5 Apr 2024 - 5 Apr 2028 4-5 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
ASTER GROUP LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DEVIZES
Postcode
SN10 2AZ
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Urchfont & Bishops Cannings
Westminster Constituency
Melksham and Devizes

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMENSURA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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