Planning

Agency Staff

WAYTHROUGH

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

PlanningUpdate

09 Apr 2026 at 12:39

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, a public undertaking based in Bowburn, United Kingdom, is in the planning stage of a procurement process seeking a Managed Service Provider for Agency Staff. The contract falls under the services category, specifically for the supply of personnel, including temporary staff, with an estimated value of £5,000,000. The procurement is titled "Agency Staff" and aims to manage all resourcing requirements with dedicated account management. The contract is planned to start on 1st September 2026 and end on 1st September 2031, with communication updates expected by 1st June 2026. The tender's legal framework is based on the UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for growth, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs, which are deemed suitable to compete. The scale and duration of the contract make it a prime opportunity for businesses specialising in workforce management and temporary staffing solutions. Companies with the capability to provide comprehensive personnel management services and an interest in expanding their presence in the UK services sector would find this procurement process beneficial. The focus on resourcing efficiency and dedicated account management aligns with firms experienced in large-scale and flexible staffing models.

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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/032408-2026
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
9 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jun 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 1 Sep 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
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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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