Tender

AP25008 - Temporary Staff Framework

SCAPE GROUP LIMITED (TRADING AS SCAPE)

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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15 Jan 2026 at 10:05

Tender

27 Jun 2025 at 13:05

Summary of the contracting process

Scape Group Limited, trading as SCAPE, initiated a tender process titled "AP25008 - Temporary Staff Framework," focusing on recruitment services within the construction and maintenance industries. The procurement was located across regions including Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, South Yorkshire, and Leicestershire. The process, governed by an Open procedure under the Procurement Act 2023, was intended to facilitate the supply of Temporary Agency Workers for Arc Property Services Partnership Ltd. The tender entered an award period that concluded on 17 September 2025, and the entire framework was valued at £4,000,000 excluding VAT, with a maximum term extending to five years. However, the latest update indicates that the tender was cancelled on 15 January 2026 due to a strategic review aimed at transforming the framework agreement into a dedicated contract for a longer term.

This tender presented substantial business growth opportunities, especially for firms capable of supplying qualified Temporary Agency Workers promptly and in accordance with legislative requirements. Ideal candidates included businesses within the recruitment sector, particularly those with experience in property, construction, and project delivery services. The framework's requirements highlighted the need for suppliers with a minimum annual turnover of £500,000, membership in a recognised recruitment organisation, and adherence to public and employer liability insurance standards. Additionally, this opportunity was particularly suitable for those offering competitive pricing aligned with the framework's commercial model for call-offs.

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Notice Title

AP25008 - Temporary Staff Framework

Notice Description

This procurment is undertaken by Scape on behalf of Arc Property Services Partnership Ltd. The purpose of this Framework Agreement is to support the Client, Arc Property Services Partnership Ltd, in the delivery of construction and maintenance-related works by facilitating the flexible, ad hoc supply of Temporary Agency Workers as and when required. A single Supplier shall be responsible for providing suitably qualified, experienced, and competent Temporary Agency Workers across a range of roles, which may include, but are not limited to: *Site Managers *Project Managers *Contract Managers *Labourers This list is indicative and not exhaustive. The Client reserves the right to request additional temporary job roles within the general scope of property, construction, and project delivery services during the term of the Framework. The Supplier must have the capacity and capability to respond promptly to requests and supply all required Temporary Agency Workers in accordance with applicable employment legislation and industry standards. The Framework Agreement will run for a maximum term of five (5) years, structured with break clauses at Year 2, Year 4, and a final year extension (Year 5), subject to performance and mutual agreement. The estimated total value of the Framework Agreement over its full term is PS4,000,000 (four million pounds), excluding VAT. Temporary Agency Workers may be required to operate at various project sites across the following regions: *Nottinghamshire *Derbyshire *South Yorkshire *Leicestershire The lead contracting authority is Arc Property Services Partnership Ltd. The Framework will also be made accessible to Via East Midlands Limited. The framework will be managed via an NEC4 Framework Agreement and the supplementary documentation (all available during the tender process). This procurement will be conducted in accordance with the principles of the Procurement Act 2023, including transparency, fairness, non-discrimination, and the delivery of value for money. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Nottingham:-Recruitment-services./NN22N4T36U To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/NN22N4T36U

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The Framework Agreement will run for a maximum term of five (5) years, structured with break clauses at Year 2, Year 4, and a final year extension (Year 5), subject to performance and mutual agreement. The estimated total value of the Framework Agreement over its full term is PS4,000,000 (four million pounds), excluding VAT

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055538
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003349-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Cancelled
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCAPE GROUP LIMITED (TRADING AS SCAPE)
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
Robert Hunter
Contact Email
procurement@arc-partnership.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 8006696565

Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG1 6BT
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
Delivery Location
TLE3 South Yorkshire, TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire, TLF14 Nottingham, TLF15 North Nottinghamshire, TLF16 South Nottinghamshire, TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland

Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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