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Temporary agency recruitment

WEST OXFORDSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL

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29 Jan 2026 at 15:26

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for "Temporary agency recruitment" was conducted by the West Oxfordshire District Council, located in Witney, United Kingdom. This contract pertains to the services industry, specifically the supply of personnel and temporary staff. The procurement reached the award stage and has now been completed. The tender was part of a framework to support Local Government Reform (LGR), with the procurement method classified as "Below threshold - unknown." The contract was awarded on 31st October 2025 and spans from 1st November 2025 to 1st June 2026, with a gross value of £120,000, priced at £100,000 excluding VAT.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in temporary staffing solutions. Large scale or specialised service providers, such as those experienced in personnel supply, would be particularly well-suited to compete in similar tenders. The awarded supplier, Reed Talent Solutions, demonstrates the potential for growth in the recruitment services sector through public contracts. Businesses that can deliver efficient recruitment services under tight deadlines, while sustaining quality, may find attractive opportunities in similar procurements from sub-central government authorities such as the West Oxfordshire District Council.

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Notice Title

Temporary agency recruitment

Notice Description

Temporary agency recruitment in support of LGR

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-061241
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008141-2026
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

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
£100,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Oct 20253 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 1 Jun 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST OXFORDSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@publicagroup.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WITNEY
Postcode
OX28 1NB
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
West Oxfordshire
Electoral Ward
Witney North
Westminster Constituency
Witney

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

REED TALENT SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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