This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

29 Oct 2025 at 15:02

Tender

14 Feb 2025 at 16:30

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process initiated by TUCO Ltd, a leading public sector organisation in education, focuses on the "Provision of Temporary and Permanent Staff TS25". This framework agreement is structured to support procurement across various regions within the UK, including the Midlands, North East, North West, South East, South West, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland. The contract, classified under the CPV code 79620000 for personnel supply services, entered the award stage on 29 October 2025, with contracts signed on 18 September 2025. The procurement has been completed using a restricted tender process and was covered by the GPA framework, indicating adherence to international procurement standards.

This procurement presents opportunities for businesses specialising in recruitment and staffing services to expand their reach within the public sector. With a substantial contract value (£20 million GBP), the framework allows for diverse participation, accommodating small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and larger organisations. Suppliers that demonstrate competitive pricing and meet the selection criteria outlined in the tender documents are well-suited to capitalise on this opportunity. Being part of this framework could strengthen a supplier's market position, facilitate long-term growth, and provide access to an extensive network of public and educational institutions across the UK.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Provision of Temporary and Permanent Staff TS25

Notice Description

Provision of temporary and permanent staff. The purpose of this contract is for the provision of temporary and permanent staff to members and clients of TUCO (Universities, Colleges and the wider Public Sector)

Lot Information

1 Temporary and Permanent Staff Midlands

Provision of temporary and permanent staff The purpose of this contract is for the provision of temporary and permanent staff tomembers and clients of TUCO (Universities, Colleges and the wider Public Sector) Additional information: Please refer to the documents TUCO Notes to Tenderers and Further Competition documents for further information and guidance on completing all parts of the restricted tender

Renewal: This Framework Agreement will commence for an initial period of 24 months with the option to extend the Agreement for 2 x 12 months subject to satisfactory Economic Operator performance.

2 Temporary and Permanent Staff North East England

Provision of temporary and permanent staff. The purpose of this contract is for the provision of temporary and permanent staff to members and clients of TUCO (Universities, Colleges and the wider Public Sector) Additional information: Please refer to the documents TUCO Notes to Tenderers and Further Competition documents for further information and guidance on completing all parts of the restricted tender

Renewal: This Framework Agreement will be in place for an initial period of 24 months with the option to extend the Agreement for 2 x 12 months subject to satisfactory Economic Operator performance.

3 Temporary and Permanent Staff North West England

Provision of temporary and permanent staff. The purpose of this contract is for the provision of temporary and permanent staff to members and clients of TUCO (Universities, Colleges and the wider Public Sector) Additional information: Please refer to the documents TUCO Notes to Tenderers and Further Competition documents for further information and guidance on completing all parts of the restricted tender

Renewal: This Framework Agreement will be in place for an initial period of 24 months with the option to extend the Agreement for 2 x 12 months subject to satisfactory Economic Operator performance.

4 Temporary and Permanent Staff South East England

Provision of temporary and permanent staff. The purpose of this contract is for the provision of temporary and permanent staff to members and clients of TUCO (Universities, Colleges and the wider Public Sector) Additional information: Please refer to the documents TUCO Notes to Tenderers and Further Competition documents for further information and guidance on completing all parts of the restricted tender

Renewal: This Framework Agreement will be in place for an initial period of 24 months with the option to extend the Agreement for 2 x 12 months subject to satisfactory Economic Operator performance.

5 Temporary and Permanent Staff South West England

Provision of temporary and permanent staff. The purpose of this contract is for the provision of temporary and permanent staff to members and clients of TUCO (Universities, Colleges and the wider Public Sector) Additional information: Please refer to the documents TUCO Notes to Tenderers and Further Competition documents for further information and guidance on completing all parts of the restricted tender

Renewal: This Framework Agreement will be in place for an initial period of 24 months with the option to extend the Agreement for 2 x 12 months subject to satisfactory Economic Operator performance.

6 Temporary and Permanent Staff Wales

Provision of temporary and permanent staff. The purpose of this contract is for the provision of temporary and permanent staff to members and clients of TUCO (Universities, Colleges and the wider Public Sector) Additional information: Please refer to the documents TUCO Notes to Tenderers and Further Competition documents for further information and guidance on completing all parts of the restricted tender

Renewal: This Framework Agreement will be in place for an initial period of 24 months with the option to extend the Agreement for 2 x 12 months subject to satisfactory Economic Operator performance.

7 Temporary and Permanent Staff Scotland

Provision of temporary and permanent staff. The purpose of this contract is for the provision of temporary and permanent staff to members and clients of TUCO (Universities, Colleges and the wider Public Sector) Additional information: Please refer to the documents TUCO Notes to Tenderers and Further Competition documents for further information and guidance on completing all parts of the restricted tender

Renewal: This Framework Agreement will be in place for an initial period of 24 months with the option to extend the Agreement for 2 x 12 months subject to satisfactory Economic Operator performance.

8 Temporary and Permanent Staff Northern Ireland

Provision of temporary and permanent staff. The purpose of this contract is for the provision of temporary and permanent staff to members and clients of TUCO (Universities, Colleges and the wider Public Sector) Additional information: Please refer to the documents TUCO Notes to Tenderers and Further Competition documents for further information and guidance on completing all parts of the restricted tender

Renewal: This Framework Agreement will be in place for an initial period of 24 months with the option to extend the Agreement for 2 x 12 months subject to satisfactory Economic Operator performance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e257
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069451-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted 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

79633000 - Staff development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£19,830,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Oct 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Sep 202511 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TUCO Ltd
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M2 5GP
Postcode Area
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
17
Supplier Names

Arc Hospitality Recruitment Solutions Limited

Axis Recruitment Ltd

Back - 2 – Front t/a The Cherry Tree

Blue Arrow Ltd

Flair Events People Ltd

Gill Cooke Personnel t/a The Recruitment Group

Host Staffing LTD

Interaction Recruitment PLC (Verve People)

JoRecruitment Ltd

KPI Recruiting Limited

MSSHOSP Ltd t/a Mint People

Morgan Jones Ltd

Pertemps Recruitment Partnership Ltd

Reed Specialist Recruitment

The Hospitality Club Staffing Limited

The Kellan Group Limited t/a Berkeley Scott

The Waiting Game Limited

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