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Provision of Agency Staff

WYRE BOROUGH COUNCIL

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17 Apr 2026 at 07:07

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Wyre Borough Council has awarded a contract to MASTERSTAFF LIMITED for the provision of agency staff services. This procurement was structured below the threshold, utilising a limited competition method. The contract, which falls under the services category specifically for recruitment services, is slated to run from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027. The contract was officially signed on 19th March 2026. Key procurement stages have been completed, including the tender process which was conducted through the e-tendering portal. The council, located in Poulton-le-Fylde, is classified as a sub-central government public authority, offering a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in the provision of agency staffing services.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for suppliers in the recruitment industry, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like MASTERSTAFF LIMITED, which is based in Preston. Businesses specialising in recruitment services can leverage this contract to expand their operations within the UKD region, enhancing their service delivery and potentially secure additional public contracts through proven performance. The structured approach and clear timeline offer a stable and pilot basis environment for businesses to showcase their expertise and build long-term relationships with public sector organisations such as Wyre Borough Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Agency Staff

Notice Description

This Invitation to Tender ("ITT") has been issued by the council who are seeking to award a below-threshold contract for the provision of agency staff services. The requirement will be tendered by seeking bids through the ProContract portal from a shortlist of agency providers. The contract term shall be for a period of 1 year on a pilot basis. The anticipated commencement date of the contract is 6th April 2026. Any changes to this commencement date will be communicated to all bidders through the e-tendering portal.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0684b0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034937-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£135,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
POULTON-LE-FYLDE
Postcode
FY6 7PU
Post Town
Blackpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Wyre
Electoral Ward
Breck
Westminster Constituency
Fylde

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MASTERSTAFF

Further Information

Notice Documents

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