Award

The Provision of Campus Staff Support Services

UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

21 Jan 2026 at 17:31

Tender

27 Oct 2025 at 16:36

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Bedfordshire has concluded its procurement process titled "The Provision of Campus Staff Support Services," focusing primarily on the supply services of personnel, including temporary staff. Situated in Luton, this contract falls under the services category and covers multiple regions within the United Kingdom. The process was conducted through an open procurement method, with the final award completed on 21 January 2026. The contract, awarded to Blue Arrow Ltd., is valued at £1,500,000 (gross) and spans from 15 February 2026 to 14 February 2029, with potential extensions up to 14 February 2031. Key activities included a tender period that concluded in November 2025, a contract award by January 2026, and a planned contract commencement by February 2026.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specializing in recruitment and staffing services, particularly those adept at providing support personnel to educational institutions. With a significant contract value and comprehensive regional coverage, businesses equipped with the capacity to supply diverse staffing solutions will benefit. Moreover, the opportunity is ideal for companies that can operate within the open procedure framework and efficiently meet the strict delivery timeframe. As such, both large organisations and SMEs that offer flexible personnel solutions stand to gain by engaging in similar procurement initiatives.

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Notice Title

The Provision of Campus Staff Support Services

Notice Description

The Provision of Agency for Campus Staff Support Services

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 2 twelve months extension each from 01/02/2028 - 31/01/2030

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d497
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005529-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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

79600000 - Recruitment services

79610000 - Placement services of personnel

79612000 - Placement services of office-support personnel

79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

79621000 - Supply services of office personnel

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,666,666 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,666,666 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£1,250,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
15 Feb 2026 - 14 Feb 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@beds.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LUTON
Postcode
LU1 3JU
Post Town
Luton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH21 Luton
Delivery Location
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire, TLJ13 Buckinghamshire

Local Authority
Luton
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Luton South and South Bedfordshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BLUE ARROW

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