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Temporary agency recruitment

OXFORD CITY COUNCIL

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12 Jan 2026 at 13:12

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process under consideration was initiated by Oxford City Council for the provision of temporary agency recruitment services, specifically for a locum litigation lawyer. The contract, classified under the industry category of Human Resources Management Consultancy Services, was set within the geographical region of Oxford (UKJ14) with the delivery location specified as UKJ1, United Kingdom. The procurement process has reached the award stage with a contract in place, effective from 15th December 2025 to 31st March 2026. The procurement method followed was indicated as "Below threshold - unknown," and the contract has been awarded to Vivid Resourcing, a large-scale supplier located in Manchester, UK. The gross contract value is GBP 31,200.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses involved in human resources management consultancy, particularly those specialising in legal staffing and recruitment services. Such businesses, especially those equipped to handle specialised legal appointments, stand to benefit from partnering with public authorities like Oxford City Council. The procurement method presents an opportunity for enterprises of various scales to engage in public sector contracts, potentially serving as a gateway to further public service opportunities in the sector. Businesses looking to expand their footprint within the public authority segment will find this contract a viable prospect for growth and increased exposure.

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Notice Title

Temporary agency recruitment

Notice Description

Agency recruitment for locum litigation lawyer

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0603af
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002267-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
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

79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£31,200 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
15 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OXFORD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@oxford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORD
Postcode
OX1 1BX
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Oxford
Electoral Ward
Holywell
Westminster Constituency
Oxford West and Abingdon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VIVID RESOURCING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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