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Temporary Staff Agencies

UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

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07 Jul 2025 at 09:20

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sheffield, located in Sheffield, England, has completed the procurement process titled "Temporary Staff Agencies," which falls under the industry category of recruitment services (CPV 79600000). The contract, valued at £132,000, was awarded as of 30th June 2025, with the contract period commencing on 1st July 2025 and set to end on 30th June 2026. The procurement was conducted using a selective method, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement under the ESPO Strategic HR Services framework. This procurement stage is in the award phase, with services to be delivered primarily in the Yorkshire and the Humber region.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth, especially for businesses involved in supplying temporary staff and recruitment services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly suited to compete, given the suitability criteria. The contract provides an initial term of one year with the potential to extend for up to three additional years, paving the way for long-term business engagements. Large scale businesses like HAYS Specialist Recruitment Limited and Adecco UK Limited have been awarded this contract, indicating a competitive space but also confirming significant growth potential for competent suppliers in this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Temporary Staff Agencies

Notice Description

The University has appointed two suppliers to deliver temporary recruitment services to support its routine staffing needs. The contract was awarded under the ESPO Strategic HR Services framework agreement. Where specialist or more complex temporary staffing requirements arise, these will be considered out of scope and managed separately. The initial term of the contract is one year, with the option to extend for up to three additional years in one-year increments.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ee0e3177-9b18-472c-831a-bcdd44fa13b5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d44fb51e-b20f-4226-8d66-f98e7b68a13b
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79600000 - Recruitment services

79610000 - Placement services of personnel

79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

79630000 - Personnel services except placement and supply services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£132,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£132,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 202510 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S10 2TN
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
Broomhill and Sharrow Vale
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

ADECCO

HAYS SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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