Award

Managed Service Provision for the Supply of Temporary Agency Workers

BOURNEMOUTH CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

22 Oct 2025 at 18:06

Award

28 Apr 2023 at 16:17

Award

28 Apr 2023 at 14:26

Summary of the contracting process

Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council has completed a procurement process for a Managed Service Provision concerning the supply of temporary agency workers, aimed at managing a network or tiers of agencies fulfilling temporary worker bookings. The contract, awarded to Comensura Ltd, is classified under supply services of personnel including temporary staff (CPV code 79620000). It will commence on 1 December 2023 with an initial period of 24 months and the option to extend for an additional two years, reaching a potential total duration of 48 months. With a significant contract value of £80,000,000, the service is geographically targeted for the South West region of the United Kingdom. This award follows a Direct Award procurement method via the ESPO MSTAR3 framework, specifically through Lot 1a for Neutral Vendor Managed Services, and the completion of the process marks the current procurement stage as 'Award'.

This contract represents a substantial opportunity for businesses in the staffing and personnel management sectors, especially those proficient as managed service providers capable of handling extensive supply chains. The considerable contract value indicates promising business growth potential for Comensura Ltd and similar organisations interested in future tenders of this nature. The contract is well-suited to SMEs given that its suitability assessment includes provisions for small to medium-sized enterprises. Companies specialising in agency worker services, particularly those with established systems for managing diverse agency networks, would find this tender to be an ideal prospect for expansion within the specified region.

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Notice Title

Managed Service Provision for the Supply of Temporary Agency Workers

Notice Description

Neutral Managed Service Provider of Temporary Agency Workers. Managing a supply chain, or tiers of Agencies to provide Temporary Agency Workers to fulfil bookings.\r \r The contract will begin on 1 December 2023 with an initial term of 24 months and the option to extend by 24 months (2+1+1). Therefore, the maximum contract length including all extensions is 48 months. Additional information: Award through the ESPO MSTAR3 (Managed Services for Temporary Agency Resources) using the Direct Award process through Lot 1 - Managed Service Provision - Lot 1a Neutral Vendor: MSP to manage a supply chain of Agencies.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43001c4d-9ec5-4f7d-83bf-15ed34e88d0c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£80,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£80,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20232 years ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2023 - 30 Nov 2026 3-4 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
BOURNEMOUTH CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Strategic Procurement Team
Contact Email
procurement@bcpcouncil.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BOURNEMOUTH
Postcode
BH2 6DY
Post Town
Bournemouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Electoral Ward
Bournemouth Central
Westminster Constituency
Bournemouth West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMENSURA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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