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Agency Staff Employers Agent

WEST LANCASHIRE BOROUGH COUNCIL

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20 Apr 2026 at 09:45

Summary of the contracting process

West Lancashire Borough Council, located in Ormskirk, is undertaking an award process for the procurement of services titled "Agency Staff Employers Agent." This contract is situated within the services industry category, specifically focusing on the supply services of personnel including temporary staff, and will be delivered in the UKD47 region. The procurement method has been classified as "below threshold - limited competition." The contracting stage is now complete, with the contract signed on 13th April 2026 and effective until 16th October 2026. Castlefield Recruitment Limited has been awarded the contract with a gross value of £74,880. Information regarding the contract was published on 20th April 2026.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for agencies specialising in recruitment and personnel supply, particularly those able to deploy employers' agents for delivery needs such as SHDF. Castlefield Recruitment Limited, a small to medium enterprise, proved successful in competing for this contract, indicating that similar SMEs with expertise in recruitment services could find this sector rewarding. Businesses with strong local ties to the United Kingdom, particularly those within or near West Lancashire, may have competitive advantages due to proximity, familiarity with regional requirements, and potential cost efficiencies. This sector may be particularly appealing to organisations looking to expand their public service contracts portfolio.

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Notice Title

Agency Staff Employers Agent

Notice Description

Services of employers agent 0.6FTE for delivery of SHDF

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068600
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035499-2026
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

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
£62,400 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
12 Apr 2026 - 16 Oct 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST LANCASHIRE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ORMSKIRK
Postcode
L39 2DH
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD47 Chorley and West Lancashire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
West Lancashire
Electoral Ward
Ormskirk East
Westminster Constituency
West Lancashire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CASTLEFIELD RECRUITMENT

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