Tender

Recruitment Agency Contract

EAST SUFFOLK SERVICES LIMITED

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Tender

30 Oct 2025 at 13:03

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

East Suffolk Services Limited is currently in the tender stage of their recruitment process, seeking a Recruitment Agency Provider to assist with both strategic and operational aspects of appointing temporary roles. This open procedure tender, titled "Recruitment Agency Contract," falls under the services category and involves the supply of personnel, including temporary staff. The procurement is valued at £1 million gross and is located in the UKH14 region, United Kingdom. Key deadlines include the tender submission ending on 4th December 2025 and the enquiry period concluding on 24th November 2025. Successful contracts are expected to commence on 2nd February 2026 and could extend until February 2029, providing for a potential one-year renewal based on performance and funding.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for recruitment agencies aiming to expand their operations within the public sector, particularly those adept at managing diverse temporary staffing needs across various service levels. With an emphasis on quality (60% weighting) and pricing (40% weighting), the tender caters to agencies that have a proven track record of delivering high-quality recruitment solutions within competitive pricing structures. Engaging in this contract could increase visibility and establish long-term relationships with a significant public authority, fostering future business growth and presence in the governmental sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Recruitment Agency Contract

Notice Description

East Suffolk Services Ltd ("ESSL", "the Company") is looking for a Recruitment Agency Provider to work with the Company providing strategic and operational support in the appointment of temporary roles across a variety of services and levels to proactively meet the company's staffing needs.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Optional additional extension of one year subject to supplier performance and funding.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d71a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069726-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£883,300 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£883,300 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Oct 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
4 Dec 20254 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Feb 2026 - 1 Feb 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST SUFFOLK SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
Zoe Archer
Contact Email
procurement@eastsuffolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WOODBRIDGE
Postcode
IP12 1RT
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
TLH14 Suffolk CC
Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Melton
Westminster Constituency
Suffolk Coastal

Further Information

Notice Documents

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