Planning

Agency (Temporary) Workers Contract

LONDON BOROUGH OF MERTON

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Planning

23 May 2025 at 16:38

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Merton, a public authority within sub-central government, is in the planning stage of a procurement process for an "Agency (Temporary) Workers Contract." This initiative seeks to secure a contract for the supply of temporary staff to meet the Council’s needs without a predetermined budget or guaranteed spending, as they aim to reduce reliance on contingent labour. The procurement is classified under the industry category "Supply services of personnel including temporary staff" and pertains to the services sector. The contract period is planned from 13th December 2025 to 13th December 2027, with potential renewal options extending to December 2029, covering the UKI63 region in the United Kingdom. Key future dates include a notice publication slated for 1st October 2025, finally leading up to the procurement activity.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses that specialise in providing flexible staffing solutions or personnel services. It is particularly suitable for companies that can efficiently manage and supply temporary staff as per the varying demand of the Council. With no minimum requirements for spending or supply, the financial prospect hinges on effectively meeting the Merton Council’s dynamic requirements. Businesses that have robust recruitment processes, experience in public sector contracts, and the ability to provide rapid, high-quality staffing solutions will find this opportunity viable and potentially lucrative. Engaging in this contract can lead to a pivotal partnership with a prominent metropolitan borough, paving the way for future collaborations and expanding business portfolios in the public authority sector.

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Notice Title

Agency (Temporary) Workers Contract

Notice Description

Contract to provide the Council with temporary staff / contingent labour as and when the Council requests it during the contract life. There will be no minimum spend or numbers, and no guarantee of income - the value will depend on the usage and needs of the Council. The Council is actively reducing the number of contingent labour, its reliance on these arrangements in order to drive down historic high costs.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0524f1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027087-2025
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

79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£48,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 Dec 2025 - 13 Dec 2027 2-3 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
LONDON BOROUGH OF MERTON
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial.services@merton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MORDEN
Postcode
SM4 5DX
Post Town
Sutton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton
Delivery Location
TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton

Local Authority
Merton
Electoral Ward
Merton Park
Westminster Constituency
Wimbledon

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