Planning

Provision of Temporary Agency Workers

HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

PlanningUpdate

21 May 2025 at 15:11

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Planning

20 May 2025 at 17:05

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Hertfordshire County Council is planning a procurement process for the "Provision of Temporary Agency Workers" in the services category, which includes the supply of temporary staff across various locations within Hertfordshire. As part of the planned stage, a notice was published on 20th May 2025, outlining key information about this procurement. The procurement is valued at £74,000,000 and is scheduled to commence on 1st April 2027, lasting until 31st March 2031, with a potential extension until 31st March 2033. Interested parties should anticipate further details by 1st April 2026, aligning with its classification under the public authority sub-central government. The buying organisation can be reached at strategic.procurement@hertfordshire.gov.uk for additional queries.

This procurement process provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in personnel supply services, particularly those proficient in catering to temporary staffing needs. The scale and duration of the contract present a lucrative opportunity for growth, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that demonstrate capability and have a presence or interest in Hertfordshire. Given the potential for contract renewal, businesses involved can look to build long-term relationships with the county council and establish themselves as trusted service providers within the public sector. The process's suitability for SMEs highlights a focus on including diverse suppliers, fostering competitiveness and innovation in public service supply chains.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Temporary Agency Workers

Notice Description

The contract will entail supplying temporary agency workers to various services, sites, and locations throughout Hertfordshire.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051989
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024234-2025
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£74,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Apr 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2031 4-5 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
HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
maria.brooks@hertfordshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HERTFORD
Postcode
SG13 8DQ
Post Town
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
Not specified
Local Authority
East Hertfordshire
Electoral Ward
Hertford Castle
Westminster Constituency
Hertford and Stortford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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