Award

Temporary Staffing

CARDIFF UNIVERSITY

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Award

03 Jun 2025 at 11:10

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by Cardiff University, focuses on securing temporary staffing services to cope with unexpected pressures on student examination administration. This tender falls under the services category and is located in Cardiff, United Kingdom. The contract, awarded to STHREE Partnership LLP, was completed and became active on 2nd June 2025, concluding on 31st August 2025. The procurement method was identified as below threshold, and the entire process adheres to Welsh devolved regulations. The gross contract value amounts to £205,320, with a net value of £171,100.

This tender presents a significant business growth opportunity for staffing agencies, particularly those specialising in temporary personnel supply. Businesses capable of efficiently deploying skilled staffing resources to support educational institutions in handling examination processes would be well-suited to engage in similar future contracts. The involvement of large-scale suppliers like STHREE Partnership LLP highlights the potential for such companies to expand their service offerings and secure government contracts that promise stable and profitable engagements over a specified period.

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Notice Title

Temporary Staffing

Notice Description

Unexpected pressure on resources meaning to mitigate the impact on Student Examination administration, we require the services of a staffing agency to provide a team of people to cover Exam processing, re-sits and potentially marking.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052b68
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029462-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£171,100 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 2025 - 31 Aug 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CARDIFF UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF10 3AT
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Cathays
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STHREE PARTNERSHIP

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