Award

Provision of a Flexible Workforce Solution

ROYAL MINT

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

09 Oct 2025 at 09:20

TenderUpdate

03 Jul 2024 at 14:13

Tender

30 Oct 2023 at 16:41

Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Mint is seeking to implement a Flexible Workforce Solution through a selective procurement process under a restricted procedure. The procurement, classified under CPV code 79620000, focuses on supplying personnel services, including temporary staff, and pertains to the provision of flexible workforce solutions to meet the organisation's needs. The main procurement category is services, and the procurement location is Llantrisant in the UK. The tender process was initiated in 2023, with a tender period concluding on 30th November 2023. Following the evaluation, the contract was awarded to Nicholas Associates Limited t/a Stafforce, effective from 12th August 2025, marking the transition from tender to contract status, with an active award and a contract value of £30,000,000.

This contract presents growth opportunities for businesses that specialise in staff augmentation and workforce solutions. Companies that can deliver quality personnel services in a timely and cost-effective manner stand to benefit from such arrangements. With an emphasis on quality (60%) and cost (40%) in the award criteria, the Royal Mint is looking for providers that can ensure high service standards and competitive pricing. Firms with experience in servicing public sector organisations or those with a strategic interest in the economic affairs sector may find valuable opportunities in aligning their resources with the needs of The Royal Mint. As the procurement method is selective, businesses that can meet the stringent qualification criteria and are capable of adapting to ongoing workforce service requirements will find participation advantageous.

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Notice Title

Provision of a Flexible Workforce Solution

Notice Description

This requirement relates to the provision of a Flexible Workforce Solution to The Royal Mint.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of a flexible workforce solution service

Renewal: There is an option to extend for up to a further 2 years in one year increments at the sole discretion of TRM. Ongoing requirement following contract completion will be tendered (subject to taking up options as described).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-041043
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063580-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£49,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£30,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
5 years

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROYAL MINT
Contact Name
Kim Lambert
Contact Email
kim.lambert@royalmint.com
Contact Phone
+44 1443222111

Buyer Location

Locality
PONTYCLUN
Postcode
CF72 8YT
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
TLL15 Central Valleys

Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Llantrisant and Talbot Green
Westminster Constituency
Pontypridd

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NICHOLAS ASSOCIATES LIMITED T/A STAFFORCE

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