Award

Temporary Staffing

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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11 Oct 2024 at 14:09

Summary of the contracting process

Kent County Council has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Temporary Staffing" under the industry category of recruitment services. The contract, valued between £0 and £21,000,000 over a maximum of 3 years, was awarded to City Healthcare Agency Ltd on 9 October 2024. This contract serves as a backup for temporary agency staff at UASC sites for Children's Social Care and was facilitated through the Crown Commercial Service's RM6161 Framework. The procurement method used was limited, without prior publication of a call for competition, as it falls outside the scope of the applicable directive. The contract has a base term of 2 years with an optional 1-year extension.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in temporary staffing and recruitment services, particularly those with capabilities in providing agency staff for social care settings. Companies experienced in managing flexible staffing solutions and who can offer competitive pricing would be well-positioned to benefit from such contracts. As the awarded contractor, City Healthcare Agency Ltd exemplifies the type of business that can capitalise on public procurement opportunities to expand their market presence and secure steady revenue streams through government frameworks.

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Notice Title

Temporary Staffing

Notice Description

Kent County Council have awarded City Healthcare Agency Ltd a 2 year contract with an optional 1 year extension via Crown Commercial Service's RM6161 Framework to act as a backup contract for temporary agency staff at UASC sites for Children's Social Care. The contract value is between PS0-PS21,000,000 over a maximum of 3 years as this is a back up contract with no guaranteed volumes.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Kent County Council have awarded City Healthcare Agency Ltd a 2 year contract with an optional 1 year extension via Crown Commercial Service's RM6161 Framework to act as a backup contract for temporary agency staff at UASC sites for Children's Social Care. The contract value is between PS0-PS21,000,000 over a maximum of 3 years as this is a back up contract with no guaranteed volumes.

Options: There is an optional 1-year extension available as part of the contract.

Procurement Information

This contract was awarded via a CCS framework so no prior notice was needed.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04a835
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032841-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£14,358,826 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Oct 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
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Alex Whelan
Contact Email
alexander.whelan@kent.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME14 1XQ
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ4 Kent

Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Penenden Heath
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CITY HEALTHCARE AGENCY

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