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PROVISION OF TEMPORARY WORKERS TO UNDERTAKE WAREHOUSING DUTIES AT THE HARWICH INTERNATIONAL PORT STATUTORY EXAMINATION AREA

HARWICH INTERNATIONAL PORT LIMITED

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09 Apr 2026 at 09:16

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14 Oct 2025 at 15:56

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the provision of temporary workers to undertake warehousing duties at the Harwich International Port Statutory Examination Area was initiated by Harwich International Port Limited. The procurement falls under the industry category of supply services of personnel, specifically temporary staff. The procurement method is a competitive flexible procedure and is selective in nature. Located in Felixstowe, UK, this procurement has moved through a tender stage with an expression of interest deadline set for 10th November 2025. The award period is proposed to end on 13th January 2026, with contracts potentially starting from 1st April 2026. This procurement process was unfortunately cancelled as noted in a procurement termination notice published on 9th April 2026.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in personnel supply services, particularly those adept at providing temporary staffing for warehousing roles. The contract's value, initially estimated at £2,400,000, indicates a significant business opportunity for qualified suppliers capable of meeting the stringent conditions of participation and financial assessments outlined. The competitive selection process would be ideal for businesses that have demonstrable financial standing, technical capacity, and flexibility to adapt to evolving governmental requirements for examination processes. Such businesses would benefit from engaging with the e-tender portal early to navigate registration and express interest efficiently.

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Notice Title

PROVISION OF TEMPORARY WORKERS TO UNDERTAKE WAREHOUSING DUTIES AT THE HARWICH INTERNATIONAL PORT STATUTORY EXAMINATION AREA

Notice Description

The provision of temporary workers to perform warehousing duties at Harwich International Ports statutory examination facility. The warehousing duties comprise of but are not limited to: * Handball (unloading and reloading trailers and containers). * Small forklift (

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The Purchaser has the right to extend the contract in the event a tendered process has been delayed or has not resulted in a successful preferred supplier, or for service provision stability where a change to the Governments requirements for examinations is being undertaken, or where the service requirements are under review.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ccb2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032211-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible 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

79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,400,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,400,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2028-10-14

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HARWICH INTERNATIONAL PORT LIMITED
Additional Buyers

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Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
FELIXSTOWE
Postcode
IP11 3SY
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH63 East Suffolk
Delivery Location
TLH3 Essex

Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Western Felixstowe
Westminster Constituency
Suffolk Coastal

Further Information

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