Tender

Connect2Framework for The Supply of Specialist Legal Services & Support interim and Temporary staffing services to the Public Sector

COMMERCIAL SERVICES KENT LIMITED

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Tender

05 Mar 2026 at 11:21

Summary of the contracting process

Commercial Services Kent Limited is currently in the tender stage of their procurement process for the 'Connect2Framework for The Supply of Specialist Legal Services & Support interim and Temporary staffing services to the Public Sector'. This initiative covers the procurement of qualified legal services to fill temporary and interim agency roles within the public sector, specifically targeting solicitors, paralegals, and qualified support staff. The procurement is categorized under services with an estimated value of £30,000,000. Interested parties can submit their bids via the Delta eSourcing portal prior to the tender period closing on the 30th of March 2026. The awarding period concludes on the 8th of April 2026. The geographic focus is primarily in Kings Hill, United Kingdom, under the sub-central government classification.

This tender presents significant opportunities for legal service providers, especially those with expertise in supplying temporary staff to public bodies. Firms specializing in legal staffing solutions, including SMEs and VCSEs, are highly suitable to compete. The open procurement process and the establishment of a framework agreement promote broader competition by allowing more entities to participate, potentially expanding their portfolio in the public sector. The procurement method employed is open, indicating a transparent competition, providing ample scope for growth and collaboration, not only within Kent but also across the entire United Kingdom and Channel Islands, as specified in the framework agreement terms.

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Notice Title

Connect2Framework for The Supply of Specialist Legal Services & Support interim and Temporary staffing services to the Public Sector

Notice Description

The procurement and provision of qualified legal services for Interim and Temporary agency roles for the public sector. This includes all qualified legal agency and temporary workers inlcuding but not limited to Solicitors, Paralegals and qualified support staff. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Kings-Hill:-Supply-services-of-personnel-including-temporary-staff./74P7G489CN To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/74P7G489CN

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0662d4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019821-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£30,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£30,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Mar 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 Apr 2026 - 11 Feb 2034 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COMMERCIAL SERVICES KENT LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KINGS HILL
Postcode
ME19 4YT
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ46 West Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Tonbridge and Malling
Electoral Ward
Kings Hill
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

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