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Agency staff used to cover Cleaning vacancies

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND

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15 Apr 2026 at 15:32

Summary of the contracting process

The University of the West of England, located at Frenchay Campus, Bristol, has recently awarded a contract for agency staff services to cover cleaning vacancies, including peak periods, until 31st July 2026. This tender, categorised within services for the supply of personnel including temporary staff, was processed using a direct procurement method without competition, as it was below threshold. The procurement, marked as complete, commenced on 31st March 2026, with the contract officially signed one day prior, on 30th March 2026. Berkeley Scott Limited, a large-scale organisation based in London, has been engaged as the supplier, providing services within the United Kingdom's region UKK1.

This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in temporary personnel supply, particularly those with capabilities to provide qualified staff for cleaning services. With Berkeley Scott Limited being a large-scale enterprise acting as the supplier, similar businesses that focus on scalable service delivery and specialise within the cleaning sector may see potential growth opportunities under similar contracts. This provides an avenue for businesses adept at managing high-demand periods and fulfilling skilled staffing requirements promptly and efficiently.

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Notice Title

Agency staff used to cover Cleaning vacancies

Notice Description

Agency staff used to cover Cleaning vacancies and assist during peak periods until 31/07/26

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068375
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034395-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without 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

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
£40,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS16 1QY
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BERKELEY SCOTT

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