Tender

Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) of Temporary Agency, Contractor and Interim Agencies for Preferred Supplier Listing -- Y20010

COMMERCIAL SERVICES KENT LTD

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12 Feb 2025 at 16:05

Tender

24 May 2023 at 13:05

Summary of the contracting process

Commercial Services Kent Ltd (trading as C2K), a wholly owned business of Kent County Council, has issued a tender for a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Temporary Agency, Contractor, and Interim Agencies for a preferred supplier listing. The procurement falls under the industry category of recruitment services (CPV code 79600000) and aims to address the recruitment needs of Kent County Council. This tender is in the 'tenderUpdate' stage, with an important amendment extending the deadline for receipt of tenders to 23rd February 2029. The procurement method being used is a restricted procedure, with procurements conducted via the Delta eSourcing platform. The location for the contract is West Malling, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialised in providing temporary and interim recruitment services. Companies that can efficiently manage and fulfil recruitment needs will find themselves well-suited for this opportunity, potentially benefiting from getting listed as a preferred supplier for Kent County Council. The DPS framework allows for flexibility and numerous participants, making it an attractive option for a wide range of service providers looking to expand their business within the public sector. Businesses interested in participating must ensure they follow the specified criteria for selection and submission procedures as outlined in the procurement documents.

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Notice Title

Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) of Temporary Agency, Contractor and Interim Agencies for Preferred Supplier Listing -- Y20010

Notice Description

Commercial Services Kent Ltd (CSKL) trading as C2K (a wholly owned business of Kent County Council), this opportunity will allow C2K to offer a recruitment managed service approach to the temporary and interim recruitment needs of Kent County Council

Lot Information

Lot 1

Commercial Services Kent Ltd (CSKL) trading as C2K (a wholly owned business of Kent County Council), this opportunity will allow C2K to offer a recruitment managed service approach to the temporary and interim recruitment needs of Kent County Council Additional information: This opportunity will be completed via Delta ESourcing, the electronic tendering suite of the Commercial Services Group. Please visit www.csg.delta-esourcing.com and select the opportunity from the list provided. This notice is supplemental to OJEU notice 2019/S 249-618596

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03cf16
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004789-2025
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
£500,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COMMERCIAL SERVICES KENT LTD
Contact Name
Gail Baker
Contact Email
csgprocurement@csltd.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1622476847

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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