Planning

Supply of Temporary Agency Workers

DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

11 Apr 2025 at 11:18

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Derbyshire County Council is in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "Supply of Temporary Agency Workers" within the services industry category, specifically focussed on recruitment services. This tender involves the provision of a managed service to support the council's temporary agency requirements across various job categories and roles. The location for the service delivery is within the United Kingdom, specifically in the East Midlands, designated as region UKF. Key dates to note include the publication date of 11 April 2025 and a future notice date set for 1 October 2026. The anticipated contract period is from 27 March 2027 to 27 March 2029, with a potential extension up to 27 March 2031. The total value of the procurement is estimated at £80 million, with a gross amount of £96 million.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in recruitment and managed agency services to establish or expand their footprint in government contracts. Given the scope and substantial value of the project, large recruitment firms, especially those with experience servicing public sector clients, would be well-suited to compete. The procurement process allows for the supply under various job categories, providing flexibility and potential for diverse recruitment agencies to participate. Engaging in this tender could lead to long-term partnerships with Derbyshire County Council and increased visibility in the public procurement market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of Temporary Agency Workers

Notice Description

The supply of a managed service to support the Council with its temporary agency requirements in various job categories and roles.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050153
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014560-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£80,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Oct 20268 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
27 Mar 2027 - 27 Mar 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
countyprocurementcompliance.team@derbyshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MATLOCK
Postcode
DE4 3AG
Post Town
Derby
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF13 South and West Derbyshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Derbyshire Dales
Electoral Ward
Matlock West
Westminster Constituency
Derbyshire Dales

Further Information

Notice Documents

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