Award

To provide maternity cover in Commercial Development

DACORUM BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

30 Sep 2025 at 14:32

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Dacorum Borough Council, involved securing maternity cover within the Commercial Development sector. This tender was categorised under services and specifically focused on the supply of temporary personnel. The contracting authority is based in Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom. This process used a direct procurement method, being below the threshold and conducted without competition. The procurement stage has been completed, with the award given on 30th September 2025. The contract commenced on 4th August 2025 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2026.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in staffing solutions, particularly those providing temporary and contractual personnel services. Large enterprises like APSE Synergy Limited, which was awarded this contract, are well-suited to fulfil such requirements due to the scale of their operations. Businesses with capabilities to support local government organisations in the UK, particularly within the UKH2 region, could find similar opportunities lucrative for growth, especially if they can offer competitive and flexible staffing solutions for public sector needs.

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Notice Title

To provide maternity cover in Commercial Development

Notice Description

To provide maternity cover for the Commercial Development Manager, 3 days per week

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a520
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060970-2025
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

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
£74,400 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Sep 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
3 Aug 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DACORUM BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@dacorum.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HEMEL HEMPSTEAD
Postcode
HP1 1DN
Post Town
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH27 South West Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Dacorum
Electoral Ward
Hemel Hempstead Town
Westminster Constituency
Hemel Hempstead

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

APSE SYNERGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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