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Temporary Labour/Agency Staff

TYNE AND WEAR FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE

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09 Jun 2025 at 08:36

Summary of the contracting process

The Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service, based in Sunderland, England, recently completed an award process for the provision of Temporary Labour/Agency Staff. This procurement process was carried out through a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement. With a total value of £313,600, the awarded contract commenced on 1st May 2025 and will run until 30th April 2029, with included options to extend up to 48 months. The contract was awarded to Comensura, a large-scale supplier, as outlined under the CPV classification code 79620000 for personnel supply services, encompassing the North East region of the United Kingdom. The award was published on 9th June 2025, marking the procurement stage as complete.

This procurement initiative offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in providing staffing solutions under managed service agreements, particularly those equipped to operate within framework agreements. While this contract was specifically awarded to a large-scale supplier, it exemplifies potential expansion prospects for large enterprises aiming to establish or grow their footprint within public sector recruitment services. Companies with a robust framework engagement capability and long-term service execution experience would find similar opportunities lucrative and an avenue for sustained business growth.

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Notice Title

Temporary Labour/Agency Staff

Notice Description

Provision of agency staff as a managed services ** CONTRACT AWARD ONLY ** Additional information: Awarded via NEPO NEO058 Temporary Labour/Agency Staff 24 Months with options for a further 2 x 12 months (Max term 48 months)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e6ae48bc-634a-4806-8bd0-9802d1a89109
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ce97fde-f8de-49c0-8645-922a51693c22
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

79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£313,600 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20259 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2029 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
TYNE AND WEAR FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR5 3QY
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Washington North
Westminster Constituency
Washington and Gateshead South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMENSURA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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