Award

Agency Supply Staff

NORWICH CITY SERVICES LIMITED

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09 Jun 2025 at 13:29

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by Norwich City Services Limited, focused on the provision of Agency Supply Staff and falls under the industry category of 'Supply services of commercial or industrial workers.' This tender process, classified as a service procurement, was completed using a direct procurement method below the threshold without competition. The contract was awarded to Reed Specialist Recruitment Limited on 16th April 2025, with the agreement spanning until 31st May 2025. It is pertinent to note that the location involved is within the UKH1 region in the United Kingdom, specifically concerning the supply staffing needs for Norwich.

The awarded contract for Agency Supply Staff presents significant opportunities for businesses in the recruitment and human resources sector, particularly those specialising in responsive agency labour solutions. Businesses with the capability to provide commercial or industrial workers efficiently would have been well-positioned to compete in this process. Although the procurement was handled through a direct method, it reflects the vital demand for skilled recruitment agencies that can deliver high-quality service under tight timelines. Thus, firms aligned with similar procurement categories should explore cultivating relationships with government bodies like Norwich City Services Limited for potential future collaborations.

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Notice Title

Agency Supply Staff

Notice Description

Agency Supply Staff - Responsive Agency Labour

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054565
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030983-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
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

79623000 - Supply services of commercial or industrial workers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£30,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
15 Apr 2025 - 31 May 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
NORWICH CITY SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
Bernadette King
Contact Email
ncslprocurement@norwich.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+441603987900

Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR2 1NH
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Mancroft
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

REED SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT

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