This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

09 Apr 2026 at 13:29

Tender

05 Mar 2026 at 11:21

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process "Connect2Framework for The Supply of Specialist Legal Services & Support interim and Temporary staffing services to the Public Sector," led by Commercial Services Kent Limited, commenced on 5th March 2026 and reached the award stage as of 9th April 2026. Located in West Malling, United Kingdom, this procurement falls within the services industry, specifically focussing on the provision of temporary personnel like solicitors and paralegals. This open procurement method included a tender period that concluded on 30th March 2026, with a contract period set to begin on 21st April 2026 and end on 30th March 2034. The framework agreement is valued at £90 million GBP and aims to fulfil personnel supply needs across various public sector bodies.

This procurement offers substantial opportunities for business growth, especially for companies specialising in recruitment and personnel services. The open procedure nature of the procurement process makes it accessible to a wide range of businesses, including SMEs, as evidenced by the 68 SME bids reaching the final stage. Companies experienced in providing qualified temporary and interim legal staff are particularly well-suited to engage with this tender, with potential business partners including roles like paralegals and legal support staff, ensuring extensive participation and potential for long-term contracts. Such engagements not only expand business portfolios but also enhance visibility in the public sector market, capitalising on the established framework's duration and scale.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Connect2Framework For Legal Services

Notice Description

Supply of contingent and agency workers.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0662d4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032400-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

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
£90,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20265 months ago
Contract Period
21 Apr 2026 - 30 Mar 2034 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COMMERCIAL SERVICES KENT LIMITED
Additional Buyers

Commercial Services Kent Limited

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
KINGS HILL
Postcode
ME19 4YT
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
74
Supplier Names

4M RECRUITMENT LIMITED

A-A QUALITY CARE LTD

ACKERMAN PIERCE LIMITED

AGA RECRUITMENT SOLUTIONS LIMITED

AJ ZION LIMITED

ALEXANDER LLOYD LTD.

ALLEN LANE LIMITED

AUXILLIUM STAFFING LTD

BWR RECRUITMENT LIMITED

CALIBRE GLOBAL CONSULTING LTD

CARRINGTON BLAKE RECRUITMENT LIMITED

CHANGE-IT PUBLIC SECTOR LIMITED

CIVIC RECRUITMENT LIMITED

CONNECT EXEC LIMITED

COYLE PERSONNEL LIMITED

DEEKAY TECHNICAL RECRUITMENT LIMITED

DEEN CONSULT SERVICES LTD

DOVETAIL AND SLATE LIMITED

EIGHT CORP LTD

ENDEAVOUR RECRUITMENT SOLUTIONS LIMITED

ERG GROUP LIMITED

ESSENTIAL EMPLOYMENT LIMITED

FOX MORRIS GROUP LTD

HCRG STAFFING LIMITED

HR STRING LTD

IMPERIUM RESOURCE HOLDINGS LIMITED

IWORK RECRUITMENT LIMITED

JASMYN CARE LTD

LAW ABSOLUTE RECRUITMENT LTD

LAW MORGAN LIMITED

LINSOCIAL HOUSING LIMITED

LIQUID PERSONNEL LIMITED

LOCUM VISION LTD

MBI STAFFING LTD

MICHAEL PAGE INTERNATIONAL RECRUITMENT LIMITED

NEO-GEO GLOBAL LIMITED

NISI Enterprises Limited

NOVA PAYROLL MANAGEMENT SERVICES LIMITED

OSBORNE THOMAS LIMITED

PACER STAFFING LIMITED

PENNA PLC

PRECISION RESOURCE GROUP LIMITED

PROWIDEN RECRUITMENT LIMITED

RANDSTAD SOLUTIONS LIMITED

REED SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT LIMITED

ROSES QUALITY CARE LTD

SAFE PATH SOLUTIONS LIMITED

SELLICK PARTNERSHIP LIMITED

SENSUS ASSOCIATES LIMITED

SERVICE CARE SOLUTIONS LTD

SEVEN RESOURCING LIMITED

SHEER JOBS LIMITED

SOCARE LIMITED

SOCIAL CARE LOCUMS LTD.

STARFISH SEARCH LIMITED

STARRY CARE UK LIMITED

STATIM HEALTHCARE LTD

SUNBIRD CARE LTD

SWIFT TEMPS (NORTH WEST) LTD

Spencer Clarke Group Limited

TEAMWORKH&C LIMITED

TEMPEST RESOURCING LIMITED

TEMPTING RECRUITMENT SOLUTIONS LIMITED

TENDER HEALTHCARE CONSULTING LTD.

THE OYSTER PARTNERSHIP LIMITED

TJ-FLAMINGO LTD

TOPHAT HEALTHCARE LTD

TOTAL ASSIST RECRUITMENT LIMITED

TRIUMPH CONSULTANTS LIMITED

VN APPOINTMENTS LIMITED

Venn Group Limited

WINLIGHT RECRUITMENT LTD

WORK PERKS GROUP LIMITED

YASOHO LTD

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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