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Temporary Labour for GWR

FIRST GREATER WESTERN LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

30 Mar 2026 at 11:26

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

12 Nov 2025 at 13:19

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, titled "Temporary Labour for GWR," involves the buying organisation, First Greater Western Limited, headquartered in Wiltshire, United Kingdom. This contract covers the supply of temporary labour across the GWR network, focusing on operational support and business support functions. It falls under the industry category of services, specifically supply services of personnel including temporary staff. The procurement stage is complete, with the award decision pending as of 27 March 2026. The contract period is set from 1 June 2026 to 31 May 2029, with a potential extension until 31 May 2031, subject to DFT approval. A competitive flexible procedure has been used, categorised under selective procurement methods.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in temporary staffing solutions, particularly those adept at supplying personnel for operational support and administrative roles. Companies with the capability to flexibly respond to fluctuating demands and provide coverage for short-term assignments or long-term engagements will find substantial growth potential. Suitable candidates include SMEs and VCSEs that can offer competitive pricing, quality service specifications, and innovative commercial terms. Businesses that can ensure staffing coverage on weekends, especially Sundays, will be well-positioned to compete for this contract, contributing to sustained growth and access to a dynamic market within the utilities special regime.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Temporary Labour for GWR

Notice Description

Temporary labour for: o Operational support (Gate line, Customer Services, Event Management, Passenger Assistance) o Business Support functions (Receptionist & Postal Clerk, Revenue Recovery Administration, etc.)

Lot Information

Admin, Finance and Business Support Functions

Provision of temporary labour for the following roles: - Admin - Finance - Business support functions

Renewal: We intend to proceed with a 3-year contract term with an option to extend for a period of 2 years (1+1).Contract duration is subject to DFT approval.

Operational Support

At certain times throughout the year, GWR requires temporary staff to support with either routine station operations or specific planned events. Increased footfall during peak seasons is often reflected in an increased seasonal demand for temporary staff, whereas business as usual demands (eg to cover sickness or roster gaps) can fluctuate throughout the year, requiring a responsive temporary workforce that can flex with our needs. These temporary staff are specifically required to support with the following functions/roles: * Gateline * Station Assistance * General Customer Service * Events * Projects/Possessions

Renewal: We intend to proceed with a 3-year contract term with an option to extend for a period of 2 years (1+1).Contract duration is subject to DFT approval.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05df95
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028983-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£1,263,653 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,263,653 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£6,318,265 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 20265 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 2026 - 31 May 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FIRST GREATER WESTERN LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WILTSHIRE
Postcode
SN1 1HL
Postcode Area
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Swindon South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ADECCO UK LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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