Tender

Temporary Worker Contract

THANET DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Thanet District Council is currently in the Tender stage for a Temporary Worker Contract, seeking to appoint suitable agencies or suppliers for providing temporary staff for various operational and administrative roles such as Cleansing Services, Neighbourhoods, Public Realm, and Tenant & Leaseholder Services. This procurement, falling under the "Supply services of personnel" industry category, is located in Margate, United Kingdom. The contract is expected to commence in March 2026 and continue for three years, with an optional one-year extension. The procurement follows an Open procedure, and interested parties must submit their tender documentation via the Kent Business Portal by 14:00 GMT on 4 December 2025, with any queries to be directed through the portal by 28 November 2025.

This procurement offers an excellent opportunity for businesses in the staffing and recruitment sector to expand their portfolios by establishing a relationship with a local government body. Agencies with a strong track record in supplying temporary personnel, particularly those experienced in public sector engagements, will find this tender lucrative. The framework agreement is set to include three to four suppliers, offering chances for SMEs with the capability to deliver quality personnel services to compete effectively. The procurement is noteworthy for its potential involvement in both Direct Award and Mini Competition frameworks, widening the scope for diverse business strategies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Temporary Worker Contract

Notice Description

Thanet District Council wishes to select and appoint suitable agencies/suppliers for the provision of a Temporary Worker Contract and invites prospective Suppliers to submit a Tender to meet the Employer's requirements. The supplier will be required to provide temporary staff to the Council for operational and admin roles for Cleansing Services, Neighbourhoods, Public Realm and Tenant & Leaseholder Services. Such circumstances include maternity leave or long and short-term sickness, seasonal or temporary peaks in workload, or where there is uncertainty regarding future funding. It is proposed that the Framework Agreement list will comprise of a minimum of 3 and a maximum of 4 suitably qualified and experienced agencies/suppliers. The framework call-off arrangements are based on two Groups. Group 1 will be Direct Award and Group 2 will be a Mini Competition. The Contract is anticipated to commence upon March 2026 for a duration of 3 years, with one option to extend at 12 months, at the sole discretion of the Council. Important Information: All procurement documents are attached to the notice and available for suppliers to download from the Kent Business Portal (www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk) and complete according to instructions contained. Access code is: 7VVVS8897J. The procurement process will be undertaken on the basis of formal Tenders. Evaluation will be on the basis of criteria and methodology as set out in the Invitation to Tender document. Any clarifications or questions must be submitted via the Message area of the Kent Business Portal by no later than 14.00hrs on 28 November 2025. Completed tender documents must be submitted electronically via the Kent Business Portal by no later than 14.00hrs on 4 December 2025. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=997046185

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: There is one option to extend the contract by 12 months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05db6b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077191-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£3,300,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,300,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Nov 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
4 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
23 Mar 2026 - 22 Mar 2029 3-4 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
THANET DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
TDC Procurement
Contact Email
procurement@thanet.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MARGATE
Postcode
CT9 1XZ
Post Town
Canterbury
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ44 East Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Thanet
Electoral Ward
Cliftonville West
Westminster Constituency
East Thanet

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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