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Y22019 - Connect2Surrey - Dynamic Purchasing System of Temporary Worker Agencies and Interim Contractors/Consultants for Preferred Provider Listing status

SURREY & KENT COMMERCIAL SERVICES LLP T/A CONNECT2SURREY (C2S)

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Summary of the contracting process

Surrey & Kent Commercial Services LLP T/A Connect2Surrey (C2S), a joint venture between Surrey County Council (SCC) and Commercial Services Kent Ltd (CSKL), has initiated a procurement process for a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for recruitment services. The procurement, under the title "Y22019 - Connect2Surrey - Dynamic Purchasing System of Temporary Worker Agencies and Interim Contractors/Consultants for Preferred Provider Listing status," falls under the industry category of recruitment services (CPV code 79600000). This opportunity is at the "tenderUpdate" stage with key deadlines updated recently. Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted by 23rd February 2029. The main delivery location is in the United Kingdom, particularly serving the Surrey and Kent regions, including SCC schools and academies. The procurement method is a restricted procedure under a framework agreement, with a managed service approach to temporary and interim recruitment needs.

This DPS offers significant business growth opportunities for temporary worker agencies and interim consultants/contractors, particularly beneficial for small and medium enterprises (SMEs). It creates a channel for these businesses to become preferred providers listed in a managed service arrangement, ensuring steady work from public sector entities like county councils and educational institutions in Surrey. Businesses with solid recruitment service capabilities and the ability to meet public sector standards will find this opportunity well-suited to expanding their customer base and securing long-term contracts.

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Notice Title

Y22019 - Connect2Surrey - Dynamic Purchasing System of Temporary Worker Agencies and Interim Contractors/Consultants for Preferred Provider Listing status

Notice Description

Surrey & Kent Commercial Services LLP T/A Connect2Surrey (C2S) is a joint venture between Surrey County Council (SCC) and Commercial Services Kent Ltd (CSKL) (a wholly owned business of Kent County Council), newly formed for the purpose of delivering services back to SCC and CSKL respectively, for the benefit of the communities that it serves. This opportunity will allow C2S to offer a recruitment managed service approach to the temporary and interim recruitment needs of SCC, with an option for managed services to either and/or SCC maintained Schools and Academies within the county of Surrey.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Surrey & Kent Commercial Services LLP T/A Connect2Surrey (C2S) is a joint venture between Surrey County Council (SCC) and Commercial Services Kent Ltd (CSKL) (a wholly owned business of Kent County Council), newly formed for the purpose of delivering services back to SCC and CSKL respectively, for the benefit of the communities that it serves. This opportunity will allow C2S to offer a recruitment managed service approach to the temporary and interim recruitment needs of SCC, with an option for managed services to either and/or SCC maintained Schools and Academies within the county of Surrey. Additional information: To gain access and complete the necessary documents please follow the instruction below Visit - WWW.csg.delta-sourcing.com Select the opportunity appropriate to you from the list provided Express interest using the code N6GC9G9628 - you may need to register first. Complete necessary documents and submitted accordingly

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02f08f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011463-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic, Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 20282 years to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jan 2022 - 30 Jan 2028 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SURREY & KENT COMMERCIAL SERVICES LLP T/A CONNECT2SURREY (C2S)
Contact Name
Gail Baker, Mr Ian Day
Contact Email
csgprocurement@csltd.org.uk, ian.day@csltd.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1622236697, +44 1622476848

Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MALLING
Postcode
ME19 4YT
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ46 West Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Tonbridge and Malling
Electoral Ward
Kings Hill
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

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