Connect2Framework For Legal Services

COMMERCIAL SERVICES KENT LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

05 Jun 2026 at 14:55

Tender

22 Apr 2026 at 14:53

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process, led by Commercial Services Kent Limited, involves a significant contract titled "Connect2Framework For Legal Services," focused on the supply of contingent and agency workers. This opportunity falls within the services industry, specifically the supply services of personnel including temporary staff, and covers locations across the United Kingdom. With the procurement stage at award status as of 5th June 2026, the process follows an open procurement method. The contract, beginning on 6th July 2026 and ending on 28th February 2034, promises a substantial value of £110,000,000, offering an attractive business opportunity within the public sector framework.

This tender presents a lucrative avenue for businesses, particularly those specialising in providing temporary staff and legal services. With multiple SMEs participating as suppliers, such as Sirona Medical Ltd and Nova Hire Recruitment Ltd, it emphasizes the suitability for small and medium enterprises looking to expand their public sector clientele. The open procedure and framework agreement, which includes a diverse range of suppliers, provide flexibility and ample competition, facilitating business growth for enterprises equipped to deliver efficient personnel supply services to the public sector. This framework is open to a wide spectrum of public authorities, including local authorities, NHS bodies, and educational institutions, thereby creating extensive networking and service delivery opportunities for capable suppliers.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Connect2Framework For Legal Services

Notice Description

Supply of contingent and agency workers.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0688e5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053477-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£110,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£110,000,000 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
£110,000,000 £100M-£1B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
17 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
5 Jul 2026 - 28 Feb 2034 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COMMERCIAL SERVICES KENT LIMITED
Additional Buyers

CONNECT2FRAMEWORK FOR THE SUPPLY OF LEGAL SERVICES 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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
8
Supplier Names

911 STAFFING

FIX SPACE RECRUITMENT

IKIGAI CONSULTING GROUP

JORECRUITMENT

NEXT LINK CONSORTIUM

NOVA HIRE RECRUITMENT

RIBBLE RECRUITMENT

SIRONA MEDICAL

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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