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Agency staff used to cover vacant areas until in-house staff recruited

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND

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04 Apr 2025 at 16:58

Summary of the contracting process

The University of the West of England has completed a procurement process for the supply of agency staff to cover vacant positions until in-house staff are recruited. This procurement was conducted under the title "Agency staff used to cover vacant areas until in-house staff recruited," specific to the services category and regional requirements of Bristol, UKK12. The contract, awarded on February 25, 2025, covers the period from February 26, 2025, to July 31, 2025, with a gross value of £30,000. The procurement method fell below the threshold, and the process has concluded with an active status, as of the latest update on April 4, 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses, especially those specialising in temporary staffing services, to partner with educational institutions. Companies providing personnel supply services such as those covered by CPV code 79620000 would find this contract particularly suited to their offerings. Businesses that have the capacity to supply temporary staff and can meet regional needs in the South West of England, particularly around Bristol, are well-positioned to benefit from such procurement opportunities. The awarded supplier, Berkeley Scott Limited, a large-scale enterprise based in London, exemplifies the type of business that could thrive by engaging in similar tenders.

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Notice Title

Agency staff used to cover vacant areas until in-house staff recruited

Notice Description

Agency staff used to cover vacant areas until in-house staff recruited covering the period to 31/7/25

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fdb1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013239-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£25,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Apr 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
26 Feb 2025 - 31 Jul 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS16 1QY
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BERKELEY SCOTT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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