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NEPO508 Agency Staff

THE ASSOCIATION OF NORTH EAST COUNCILS LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

04 Feb 2025 at 13:02

Award Notice
Tender

21 Aug 2024 at 11:46

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Association of North East Councils, trading as North East Procurement Organisation (NEPO), has awarded a contract for a Vendor Neutral Managed Service for Temporary Agency Staff to Comensura Limited. The contract, titled "NEPO508 Agency Staff," falls under the industry category of "Supply services of personnel including temporary staff" (CPV code 79620000). The procurement process was conducted using a two-stage, restricted procedure (above threshold). The tender period ended on 21st November 2024, and the contract starts on 1st May 2025, continuing until 30th April 2030. The awarded contract has a value of £925,000,000 and covers services to be delivered across the United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in the provision of temporary agency staff services. The comprehensive scope of the framework will require the contractor to source and manage a wide range of temporary staff across various skill sets and service areas. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to engage with this procurement, as the contract aims to leverage their capabilities. Collaborating within this framework can enhance business visibility and provide substantial growth opportunities through the extended five-year contract duration and valued managed service provision on behalf of NEPO Members and NEPO Associate Members.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NEPO508 Agency Staff

Notice Description

The Association of North East Councils, trading as North East Procurement Organisation (NEPO), is seeking to establish a Framework Agreement with a sole supplier; for the provision of a Vendor Neutral Managed Service for Temporary Agency Staff. The Solution will provide for all temporary agency resource, across a number of supply categories, on behalf of NEPO Members and NEPO Associate Members. The successful supplier must be able to source and manage the effective provision of Temporary Agency Resource across all skill sets, service areas and for all assignments. The Framework will directly replace the existing Temporary Agency Staff solution. NEPO are using a two-stage, restricted procedure for this Framework Agreement. All tenders to be submitted via https://www.open-uk.org/ Providers must submit one copy of their tender via Open answering mandatory online questions and providing additional documentation required or requested with the response. Documents must be compatible with Microsoft Office. NEPO communicates through Open; therefore, all correspondence regarding this Project will be issued to your account. It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct details registered and monitor any notifications you receive relating to it. We suggest adding notifications@open-uk.org to your safe sender list. Tenders must be submitted using the link above. Tenders submitted via postal, or email methods will not be accepted. If you require time-critical assistance from the Open Support Team, this can be requested via open.support@nepo.org. PLEASE NOTE: Open is accessible 24/7 however, technical support is available Monday - Thursday 08:30 - 17:00 and Friday 08:30 - 16:30. If you need some guidance on how to submit your response through Open, please visit https://www.open-hub.org/training to access the available Training Guides. Submissions including upload of all documentation must be COMPLETED BEFORE 12.00 NOON. Please refer to Supplier Guidance at https://www.open-hub.org/training/ Any tender submission received after 12:00 noon will not be accepted.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fd60abb7-f57c-4f0d-bacf-f3d6fe09c158
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16686b97-89f8-44c6-bc77-13a49a0be3e8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
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

79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£925,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£925,000,000 £100M-£1B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Feb 20251 years 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE ASSOCIATION OF NORTH EAST COUNCILS LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GATESHEAD
Postcode
NE8 3DF
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Gateshead
Electoral Ward
Bridges
Westminster Constituency
Gateshead Central and Whickham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMENSURA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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