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AGENCY STAFF

SOUTH TYNESIDE COUNCIL

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16 Jun 2025 at 11:37

Summary of the contracting process

South Tyneside Council, located in South Shields, England, has completed a selective procurement process under the title "AGENCY STAFF," focused on the supply services of personnel, including temporary staff. This call-off from the NEPO508 Framework, valued at £47.5 million, is specifically relevant to the North East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is at the award phase, with the contract awarded on 28th April 2025. The contract period spans from 1st May 2025 to 30th April 2030, supporting the continued demand for agency staff services in the public sector under the services category.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for growth for businesses specialising in the provision of temporary staffing services. The procurement, awarded to Comensura Ltd, is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) due to its alignment with ongoing framework agreements, encouraging participation from businesses with relevant experience and capabilities in supplying personnel services. Companies interested in future opportunities in this sector should consider aligning with similar frameworks to optimise their chances of success in competitive public sector tenders.

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Notice Title

AGENCY STAFF

Notice Description

Call off from NEPO508 Framework - Agency Staff

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f3e47028-c34e-4edb-b8bf-ea6919055555
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/772b6177-6979-4388-be8e-8bbc7da59f96
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
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
£47,500,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£47,500,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2030 Over 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
SOUTH TYNESIDE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTH SHIELDS
Postcode
NE33 2RL
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
South Tyneside
Electoral Ward
Beacon and Bents
Westminster Constituency
South Shields

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMENSURA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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