Award

Agency Staff

CHELTENHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

10 Dec 2025 at 16:27

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

10 Dec 2025 at 16:20

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

10 Dec 2025 at 16:02

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cheltenham Borough Council has completed a procurement process for agency staffing services due to urgent requirements. The contracting process, identified under the title "Agency Staff," was undertaken through a direct award methodology with Tile Hill Interim & Executive Limited emerging as the supplier. This procurement, situated in Cheltenham, UK, falls under the services category specifically covering recruitment services (CPV Code 79600000). The contract, valued at £250,000 (gross amount £300,000), commenced on 15th December 2025 and is due to conclude on 14th September 2026. The process adheres to the legal framework provided under UK legislation (2023/54).

This tender provides significant growth opportunities for recruitment agencies, particularly those specialising in agency staffing solutions. Businesses of varying sizes, from SMEs to larger firms, that are equipped with the expertise to swiftly deliver temporary staff solutions can find lucrative engagements within such statutory-driven responses. The rapid award process signals the potential for agile agencies that can meet sudden or unexpected staffing demands, making it advantageous for well-prepared recruitment bodies familiar with sub-central government protocols. Engaging with such contracts can enhance business portfolios, increase market credibility, and reinforce connections within governmental procurement networks.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Agency Staff

Notice Description

Temporary agency staffing requirement due to urgency

Procurement Information

Statutory officer requirement

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f313
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081676-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
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

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
15 Dec 2025 - 14 Sep 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CHELTENHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@publicagroup.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CHELTENHAM
Postcode
GL50 9SA
Post Town
Gloucester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cheltenham
Electoral Ward
College
Westminster Constituency
Cheltenham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TILE HILL INTERIM & EXECUTIVE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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