Planning

Agency Staff

WAYTHROUGH

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PlanningUpdate

16 Feb 2026 at 15:30

PlanningUpdate

03 Oct 2025 at 15:04

Planning

23 May 2025 at 16:16

Summary of the contracting process

Waythrough is planning a procurement process for the management of agency staff services, seeking a Managed Service Provider to oversee all resourcing requirements and offer dedicated account management. The procurement is for services within the personnel and temporary staff supply category, with an estimated gross value of £5,000,000. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with the contract expected to start on 30 June 2026 and conclude by 29 June 2031. The buyer, based at Inspiration House, Bowburn North Industrial Estate in Bowburn, United Kingdom, is a public undertaking, indicating a strong governmental backing. Businesses should be prepared for notices and additional communications starting 1 April 2026 regarding tender issuance.

This agency staff tender presents substantial opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE), as it is suitable for such organisations. The contract offers long-term engagement in service provision within the United Kingdom, allowing businesses to significantly enhance their portfolio and establish robust offline relationships within the public sector. Those with expertise in personnel supply, especially with experience in managed services, are well-positioned to compete effectively, potentially leading to notable business growth through engagement in this government-backed contract.

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Notice Title

Agency Staff

Notice Description

Waythrough are looking for a Managed Service Provider to manage all resourcing requirements and offer dedicated account management.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0524d8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013951-2026
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, VCSE
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
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Feb 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Apr 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Jun 2026 - 29 Jun 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WAYTHROUGH
Contact Name
Gary Johnson
Contact Email
gary.johnson@waythrough.org.uk
Contact Phone
01325 731160

Buyer Location

Locality
BOWBURN
Postcode
DH6 5PF
Post Town
Durham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Coxhoe
Westminster Constituency
Newton Aycliffe and Spennymoor

Further Information

Notice Documents

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