Award

Provision of temporary agency staff for Operational Services

EREWASH BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

06 Mar 2026 at 22:21

Tender

08 Dec 2025 at 13:00

Summary of the contracting process

Erewash Borough Council has concluded the procurement process for the provision of temporary agency staff for operational services. This process is categorised under supply services of personnel including temporary staff, with operations taking place primarily in Ilkeston, United Kingdom. The procurement process was initiated through an open procedure, and the contract award was made on 3rd March 2026 with a standstill period ending on 18th March 2026. The successful supplier for this contract is THORN BAKER LIMITED, with the contract scheduled to commence on 1st April 2026 and potential for extension until 31st March 2031. The procurement involved a total of 20 bids, with 15 bids reaching the final stage. The procurement falls under the public authority - sub-central government classification.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in staffing and recruitment, particularly those offering temporary personnel solutions for operational services such as waste collection, green spaces, street scene, and office cleaning. With a gross contract value of £4,939,270, it presents a lucrative opportunity for SMEs capable of establishing a managed service provision with a master vendor setup. Businesses within the region or with suitable logistical capabilities to service the Ilkeston area will be well-suited to compete. Moreover, the open procurement procedure ensures opportunities for a diverse pool of bidders, enhancing growth possibilities for well-prepared organisations adept in fulfilling service demands for fluctuating seasonal requirements or staff absences.

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Notice Title

Provision of temporary agency staff for Operational Services

Notice Description

The Council delivers a number of operational frontline services using a skilled in-house workforce. However, in order to meet fluctuations in service demand and staff absences due to annual leave, sickness and training the Council regularly needs to supplement its own workforce with suitably skilled temporary workers. This mainly applies to the provision of waste collection and green spaces and street scene services where seasonal fluctuations significantly influence demand however, the provision of office cleaners will also be required under this Contract.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 2 x 12 month extension periods subject to funding, business need and satisfactory performance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f0c2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020657-2026
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
SME

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
£5,696,350 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£5,696,350 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£4,939,270 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2030-12-08

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EREWASH BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ILKESTON
Postcode
DE7 5RP
Post Town
Derby
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF13 South and West Derbyshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Erewash
Electoral Ward
Little Hallam
Westminster Constituency
Erewash

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THORN BAKER

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