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Connect2Framework for The Supply of Specialist Legal Services & Support interim and Temporary staffing services to the Public Sector

CONNECT2FRAMEWORK FOR THE SUPPLY OF PROFESSIONAL & OPERATIONAL SUPPORT INTERIM & TEMPORARY AGENCY STAFF TO THE PUBLIC SECTOR

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Tender

22 Apr 2026 at 14:18

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Connect2Framework is procuring the supply of specialist legal services and support through interim and temporary staffing for the public sector in the UK, including agencies and organisations such as local authorities, NHS bodies, and educational institutions. The procurement process is being conducted via open procedure and has a value of £110,000,000. The tender is currently at the tender stage, with submissions due by 17 May 2026. Managed by the buyer Connect2Framework located at Kings Hill, United Kingdom, the framework agreement includes various roles such as catering, finance, ICT, and procurement, emphasising a proven ability to supply. Key dates include the contract start on 4 July 2026 and end by February 2034.

This procurement offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in personnel supply and temporary staffing solutions across a wide range of service categories. Businesses adept at handling public sector requirements and capable of supplying skilled professionals to sectors such as housing management, engineering, and human resources will find this tender particularly beneficial. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) can thrive by showcasing agility and expertise in specific domains outlined. The open procedure allows various businesses to engage, potentially expanding their reach within the public sector through strategic partnerships under this substantial framework agreement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Connect2Framework for The Supply of Specialist Legal Services & Support interim and Temporary staffing services to the Public Sector

Notice Description

Procurement for the provision and supply of professional and operational temporary and agency staff. Admin and Clerical Catering and Hospitality Chefs all levels Driving Engineering and Surveying Facilities and Environment Finance Housing Housing and Planning Human Resources ICT (Support) ICT (Technical) Interim Management Interim Management Leisure Manual Labour Marketing and Media Planning Procurement Revenue and Benefits Specialist Niche Management Technical Trades and Operatives

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0688c9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036705-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
17 May 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Jul 2026 - 28 Feb 2034 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CONNECT2FRAMEWORK FOR THE SUPPLY OF PROFESSIONAL & OPERATIONAL SUPPORT INTERIM & TEMPORARY AGENCY STAFF TO THE PUBLIC SECTOR
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
KINGS HILL
Postcode
ME19 4YT
Post Town
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

Further Information

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