Award

Managed Service for Temporary Agency Staff

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

19 Mar 2026 at 14:14

Summary of the contracting process

Bedford Borough Council has concluded a procurement process for a Managed Service for Temporary Agency Staff under the ESPO MSTAR 4 Framework Agreement, aimed at providing recruitment services within the UKH region. The procurement, classified under CPV code 79600000, falls within the services category and is conducted through a limited procurement method without prior publication, complying with the Public Contract Regulations 2015. The award stage was completed on 19th March 2026, and the contract was signed on 27th February 2026, with an estimated value of £5,000,000. Comensura, located in Luton, has been awarded the contract, establishing them as a key supplier.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in recruitment services to expand their portfolio by collaborating with a regional authority like Bedford Borough Council. Although the procurement method was limited, it highlights a strategic direct award approach for those who can align with framework agreements such as ESPO MSTAR 4. Large-scale recruitment agencies, particularly those with a focus on temporary agency staffing, are ideally positioned to leverage this awarded contract and enhance their service offerings across the region. Businesses with the ability to deliver adaptable staffing solutions efficiently will find this an attractive proposition for growth.

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Notice Title

Managed Service for Temporary Agency Staff

Notice Description

Appointment of Temporary Agency Staff

Procurement Information

This was awarded via a direct award on the ESPO MSTAR 4 Framework Agreement - This is in full compliance with the Council's contract procedure rules as well as the Public Contract Regulations 2015

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066f0f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025235-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
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

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
Not specified
Postcode
Not specified
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLH East (England)

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMENSURA

Further Information

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