This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

21 Apr 2026 at 10:06

Tender

05 Mar 2026 at 11:33

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Commercial Services Kent Limited, focuses on the provision of professional and operational support interim workers via the Connect2Framework. Scheduled contracts will begin on 2nd May 2026 and extend until 1st May 2034, covering various operational support roles within the public sector in the United Kingdom. The process adheres to the open procedure method, complete as of 31st March 2026, with awards valued at £110,000,000. This awarding involves robust participation with 149 bids received, highlighting significant engagement within the services category.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses looking to grow their operations within the recruitment and staffing industry, particularly for agencies specialising in the provision of contingent and temporary staff across various sectors, including health care, ICT, and manual labour. Given the breadth of services required, SMEs, large enterprises, and agencies with a proven track record in staffing can find ample opportunities to leverage their expertise and secure contracts within this framework agreement, ensuring business growth and expanding market reach within the public sector across the UK.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Connect2Framework for The Supply of Professional Operational Support Interim Workers

Notice Description

Supply of contingent and agency workers. Connect2Framework for The Supply of Professional and Operational Support Interim and Temporary Agency Staff to the Public Sector

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0662dd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035915-2026
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
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
£110,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£110,000,000 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
£110,000,000 £100M-£1B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20265 months ago
Contract Period
2 May 2026 - 1 May 2034 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Cantium Business Solutions Ltd
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MALLING
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
149
Supplier Names

24 RECRUITMENT LIMITED

3M RESOURCING LTD

KEYSTREAM GROUP LIMITED

4M RECRUITMENT LIMITED

4 RECRUITMENT SERVICES LTD

A-A QUALITY CARE LTD

Access Computer Consulting

Ackerman Pierce Ltd

ACTIVE STAFF LIMITED

ADECCO UK LIMITED

AGA RECRUITMENT SOLUTIONS LIMITED

ALLEN LANE LIMITED

ALOIS TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED

ANCHOR CONZULT LIMITED

APRICUS RESOURCING LTD

AXIS RECRUITMENT LIMITED

A-Z Assist Ltd

Bago care Limited

BALTIMORE CONSULTING LIMITED

BECS UK LIMITED

BELLASTOUCH LTD

Berry Recruitment Limited

Butler Ross

BUTLERS RECRUITMENT LTD

CALDISTON LIMITED

CALIBRE GLOBAL CONSULTING LTD

CARE ASSIST 247 LIMITED

CARRINGTON BLAKE RECRUITMENT LIMITED

Carrington West Limited

CASGO CONNECTIONS LIMITED

Cedar Recruitment Limited

CHANGE-IT PUBLIC SECTOR LIMITED

Charles Hunter Associates

CIPFA BUSINESS LIMITED

CIVIC RECRUITMENT LIMITED

CLEARSTEP RECRUITMENT LIMITED

Community Resourcing Limited

COMXPS Ltd

CONNECT EXEC LIMITED

COYLE PERSONNEL LIMITED

Danluker Limited

Deekay Technical Recruitment Limited

DIAMOND BLAQUE GROUP LIMITED

Diverse Rec Limited

DOVETAIL AND SLATE LIMITED

Eden Brown Ltd

EIGHT CORP LTD

ENDEAVOUR RECRUITMENT SOLUTIONS LIMITED

EPI-USE LIMITED

ERG GROUP LIMITED

ESSENTIAL EMPLOYMENT LIMITED

AJ ZION LIMITED

Evisa Solutions Limited

FALCONWOOD RECRUITMENT CONSULTANTS LTD

FLAMESTAR LTD

FORTRESS RECRUITMENT SERVICES LIMITED

FOX MORRIS GROUP LTD

FRASER EDWARDS RECRUITMENT LIMITED

GatenbySanderson

GLOBAL RESOURCING LTD

HALO STAFFING LIMITED

HCL Workforce Solutions Ltd

HR STRING LTD

ICON MEDICAL LIMITED

INFINITY STAFFING LIMITED

INPLACE PERSONNEL SERVICES LTD

INSIGHT EXECUTIVE GROUP LTD

INTSOL RECRUITMENT LIMITED

INVITISE LTD

Ivy Rock Partners Ltd

IWORK RECRUITMENT LIMITED

JASMYN CARE LTD

JBS CONSULT LIMITED

JORECRUITMENT LIMITED

KACD LIMITED

Kenyon Block Consultants Limited

Law Morgan Ltd

LINSOCIAL HOUSING LIMITED

Liquid Personnel

LITMUS HEALTHCARE SERVICES LIMITED

Locum Vision Ltd

Matchtech Group (UK) Ltd

MAYFIELD RECRUITMENT SERVICES LTD

MLC PARTNERS LIMITED

Morgan Hunt

McGinley Support Services (Infrastructure) Ltd

NEO-GEO GLOBAL LIMITED

Network IT Recruitment Ltd

NISI Enterprises Limited

NOCTURNAL RECRUITMENT SOLUTIONS LIMITED

NOVA PAYROLL MANAGEMENT SERVICES LIMITED

OAKWOOD 24 LTD

ON TRACK RECRUITMENT LTD

Osborne Richardson Ltd

Osborne Thomas Ltd

PACER STAFFING LIMITED

Park Avenue Recruitment

PERMANENT FUTURES LIMITED

PERSONNEL LINK EMPLOYMENT GROUP LTD

PRECISION RESOURCE GROUP LIMITED

Randstad Solutions Limited

RAYNET RECRUITMENT AGENCY LTD

REED SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT LIMITED

RLM Jobs

ROSES QUALITY CARE LTD

S1ST LTD

SAFE PATH SOLUTIONS LIMITED

Sanctuary Personnel Ltd

Search Consultancy Ltd

SEGURO RECRUITMENT LTD

Sellick Partnership Limited

Service Care Solutions Ltd

Seven Resourcing Limited

SO FAR LIMITED

SOCIAL CARE 4U LIMITED

SOCIAL CARE LOCUMS LTD.

SOCIAL WORK SPECIALISTS LTD

SOLOS CONSULTANTS LTD

Spencer Clarke Group Limited

Spinwell Global Ltd

SR CAREER SOLUTIONS UK LIMITED

Starfish Search Limited

Starrycare UK Limited

SUPPLY CARE LIMITED

SWIFT TEMPS (NORTH WEST) LTD

SYSTEMSACCOUNTANTS LIMITED

TEAMWORKH&C LIMITED

Tempest Resourcing Ltd

TEMPTING RECRUITMENT SOLUTIONS LIMITED

THE OYSTER PARTNERSHIP LIMITED

TJ-FLAMINGO LTD

Total Assist Recruitment Limited

TRIUMPH CONSULTANTS LIMITED

VANTAGE RECRUITMENT SERVICES LIMITED

Venesky Brown Ltd

VENN GROUP LIMITED

VN APPOINTMENTS LIMITED

WINLIGHT RECRUITMENT LTD

WORK PERKS GROUP LIMITED

YASOHO LTD

YOU RECRUITMENT LTD

Your World Recruitment Limited

ZENTRIX TALENT SOLUTIONS LTD

IMPERIUM RESOURCE HOLDINGS LIMITED

MICHAEL PAGE INTERNATIONAL RECRUITMENT LIMITED

MMP Consultancy

Recruitment Direct UK Ltd

STATIM HEALTHCARE LTD

Val Wade Recruitment

Further Information

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