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GM Interim Staffing Supply

TRAFFORD COUNCIL

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12 Dec 2025 at 17:22

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "GM Interim Staffing Supply" is conducted by Trafford Council based in Manchester, UK. It falls under the services category, specifically supply services of personnel including temporary staff, with a focus on providing interim staffing across 20 councils and public sector organisations throughout the UK. The procurement is in the award stage, following the tender initiation type, with the contract being signed on 12th December 2025. The awarded supplier is Reed Talent Solutions, tasked with servicing the UKD region. The current contract period spans 540 days, with an amendment extending the provision until July 2027 to facilitate the design and development of a new operating model.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in temporary staffing solutions. Companies with capabilities in supplying interim personnel services will find this engagement ideal, particularly those able to fulfil roles across various public sector organisations in the UK. The extensive contract value, amounting to £561 million, provides substantial growth potential for large-scale staffing firms like Reed Talent Solutions, as well as medium-sized enterprises looking to enhance their market presence. The procurement process accommodates a modification for additional services, highlighting continuity in supplier relations and ensuring seamless service delivery.

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Notice Title

GM Interim Staffing Supply

Notice Description

Lot Information

Lot 1

Interim staffing supply services across 20 Councils and public sector organisations across the UK.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f53c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082689-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£561,000,000 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Dec 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Dec 20255 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRAFFORD COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M32 0TH
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Trafford
Electoral Ward
Gorse Hill & Cornbrook
Westminster Constituency
Stretford and Urmston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

REED TALENT SOLUTIONS

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