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WAYTHROUGH

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

PlanningUpdate

17 Jun 2026 at 11:12

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
PlanningUpdate

09 Apr 2026 at 12:39

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
PlanningUpdate

16 Feb 2026 at 15:30

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
PlanningUpdate

03 Oct 2025 at 15:04

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Planning

23 May 2025 at 16:16

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The contracting authority Waythrough, a public undertaking based in Bowburn, United Kingdom, is currently in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "Agency Staff." This procurement falls under the services category, aiming to contract a Managed Service Provider responsible for managing resourcing requirements with a dedicated account management service. The anticipated total contract value is £5,000,000, with the procurement set to begin with a contract period from 4th January 2027 to 3rd January 2032. Waythrough has faced some resource-related delays, resulting in updates to the timeline, with the next key date being the issue of a future notice on 1st October 2026. The procurement encompasses services across the UK and is aligned with legal requirements stipulated in UK legislation 2023/54.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in supplying personnel services, including temporary staff. It is particularly beneficial for SMEs and VCSEs, given that the tender process is designed to suit such organisations. With a substantial contract value and an extensive contract period, successful bidders can expect to establish a long-term partnership with Waythrough, fostering business growth and stability. Companies with expertise in staff management and dedicated account services will find this opportunity well-suited to their capacities. The procurement is designed to attract competitive offers from various service providers capable of meeting the resource management needs of a large public undertaking like Waythrough.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Agency Staff

Notice Description

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0524d8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057065-2026
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
17 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Oct 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Jan 2027 - 3 Jan 2032 Over 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
WAYTHROUGH
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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