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SBC0225 Provision of Agency Framework

Stevenage Borough Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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19 Feb 2026 at 09:12

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04 Feb 2025 at 15:33

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Stevenage Borough Council, titled "SBC0225 Provision of Agency Framework," centres around the supply services of personnel, including temporary staff, across several workforce disciplines. The procedure is designed as a lotted framework with three primary categories: Waste, Recycling, Street Cleansing and Grounds; Drivers, including HGV Drivers; and Administration/Customer Service. This initiative employs an open procedure, fostering transparency and fairness throughout the tendering stages. The main procurement category under services was transitioned from tendering to award status on 19th February 2026, with contracts signed on 17th February 2026, ensuring operational continuity over the next four years. It is structured to support local economic growth by inviting bids within the UKH23 region, focusing specifically on the Stevenage area. Suppliers participated through electronic submissions, adhering to the stipulated criteria of price-value assessments.

Businesses aiming to expand into service personnel supply can benefit significantly from this procurement. Given the tiered and mini-competition format, it allows for both immediate and scheduled staff deployments, suitable for companies with adaptable workforce capabilities. With substantial financial allocations per lot, particularly £3,552,000 for Waste and Recycling and £1,200,000 for Administration, this framework presents lucrative opportunities for growth-focused firms. Smaller businesses (SMEs), as well as larger entities, stand to gain from securing positions within the active lots, potentially leading to long-term collaborations with the council. Those specialising in the relevant services can strengthen market presence in public sector contracting, enhancing reputability and business scope in the regional authority domain governed by Stevenage Borough Council. Consideration is given to companies offering competitive financial proposals and the ability to fulfill varied staffing demands effectively.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SBC0225 Provision of Agency Framework

Notice Description

Stevenage Borough Council is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced companies for the Provision of Agency Workers via lotted framework.The framework will be for a period of 4 years.Suppliers are invited to tender for the provision of agency staff within a specific workforce discipline. The contract will be structured as a framework separated into lots for each area of the workforce. The proposed lots are as follows:* Lot 1 - Waste, Recycling, Street Cleansing and Grounds* Lot 2 - Drivers (including HGV Drivers)* Lot 3 - Administration/customer serviceLot 1- 2- tiered call off as staff are likely to be required on the day.Lots 3 - mini competition lot.

Lot Information

Waste, Recycling, Street Cleansing and Grounds

Stevenage Borough Council is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced companies for the Provision of Agency Workers via lotted framework.The framework will be for a period of 4 years.Suppliers are invited to tender for the provision of agency staff within a specific workforce discipline. The contract will be structured as a framework separated into lots for each area of the workforce. The proposed lots are as follows:* Lot 1 - Waste, Recycling, Street Cleansing and GroundsThis will be a tiered call off as staff are likely to be required on the day.It is envisaged that 3 suppliers will be appointed to each lot, however, the Council reserves the right to appoint a lesser number to each lot if appropriate. Additionally, 2 reserve suppliers will be appointed to each lot, in case any of the initially appointed supplier withdraw from the contract or are removed for any reason.

Drivers (including HGV Drivers)

Stevenage Borough Council is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced companies for the Provision of Agency Workers via lotted framework.The framework will be for a period of 4 years.Suppliers are invited to tender for the provision of agency staff within a specific workforce discipline. The contract will be structured as a framework separated into lots for each area of the workforce. The proposed lots are as follows:* Lot 2 - Drivers (including HGV Drivers)This will be a tiered call off as staff are likely to be required on the dayIt is envisaged that 3 suppliers will be appointed to each lot, however, the Council reserves the right to appoint a lesser number to each lot if appropriate. Additionally, 2 reserve suppliers will be appointed to each lot, in case any of the initially appointed supplier withdraw from the contract or are removed for any reason.

Administration/customer service

Stevenage Borough Council is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced companies for the Provision of Agency Workers via lotted framework.The framework will be for a period of 4 years.Suppliers are invited to tender for the provision of agency staff within a specific workforce discipline. The contract will be structured as a framework separated into lots for each area of the workforce. The proposed lots are as follows:* Lot 3 - Administration/customer serviceThis will be a mini competition lot.It is envisaged that 3 suppliers will be appointed to each lot, however, the Council reserves the right to appoint a lesser number to each lot if appropriate. Additionally, 2 reserve suppliers will be appointed to each lot, in case any of the initially appointed supplier withdraw from the contract or are removed for any reason.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04db8c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015045-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

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
£5,232,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£5,232,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£5,232,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Feb 20266 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Stevenage Borough Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STEVENAGE
Postcode
SG1 1HN
Postcode Area
Stevenage
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
TLH23 Hertfordshire CC
Local Authority
Stevenage
Electoral Ward
Old Town
Westminster Constituency
Stevenage

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
11
Supplier Names

Axis Recruitment Limited

Blue Arrow Ltd

Community Resourcing Ltd T/A Resourcing Group Ltd

Diamond Medical Limited

Essential Results Limited

Extrastaff Limited

Hales Group Ltd.

Hays Specialist Recruitment

Lawrence Dean Recruitment Ltd.

Surecall Recruitment Services Ltd

Tate Recruitment Ltd.

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