Award

Salford City College - Provision of Agency Staff

SALFORD CITY COLLEGE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

21 Nov 2024 at 14:24

Tender

07 Jun 2024 at 13:18

Summary of the contracting process

Salford City College has undertaken a tendering process for the provision of agency staff, categorised under supply services of personnel including temporary staff (CPV code: 79620000). The process, which has now reached the award stage, took place in Manchester (region UKD3), covering a timeline from initial publication on 7 June 2024 to contract signing on 21 November 2024. The procurement method used was an open procedure under the main category of services. The process included a detailed tender period that ended on 8 July 2024, with the final contract value estimated at £2,500,000. The procurement included a 10-calendar day standstill period in accordance with Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in recruitment and staffing services. Companies particularly experienced in providing temporary personnel and managing such contracts would be well-suited to bid for similar future opportunities. The awarded suppliers include Meridian Business Support, AXIS RECRUITMENT LIMITED, Sanctuary Personnel Ltd, Eden Brown Ltd, and DOVETAIL AND SLATE LIMITED, demonstrating a precedent of well-established agencies securing such contracts. Participating in similar tenders could provide substantial growth prospects, including a stable long-term income source and the potential to enhance their market reputation through association with notable institutions like Salford City College.

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Notice Title

Salford City College - Provision of Agency Staff

Notice Description

Tender for the provision of Agency Staff for Salford College.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Tender for the provision of Agency Staff for Salford College.

Options: 60 month(s) from the commencement date, with 36 initial month(s) and option to extend 2x12 month(s)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-046e55
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037670-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open 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

79600000 - Recruitment services

79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SALFORD CITY COLLEGE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
saf.arfan@salford-col.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1616315000

Buyer Location

Locality
WORSLEY
Postcode
M28 7QD
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
TLD3 Greater Manchester

Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Walkden South
Westminster Constituency
Bolton South and Walkden

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
5
Supplier Names

AXIS RECRUITMENT

DOVETAIL AND SLATE

EDEN BROWN

MERIDIAN BUSINESS SUPPORT

SANCTUARY PERSONNEL

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