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Open Order Agency Staff

NORWICH CITY SERVICES LIMITED

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08 May 2026 at 08:39

Summary of the contracting process

Norwich City Services Limited recently completed a procurement process for the supply of agency staff, classified under the services industry. This direct procurement, conducted without competition below the threshold, resulted in an award to ISQ Recruitment Ltd. The contract, valued at £48,000 gross, commenced on 7th April 2026 and will conclude on 7th July 2026, providing agency staff services within the UKH15 region. Norwich City Services Limited, a sub-central government public authority, served as the buying organisation, with correspondence directed to their City Hall address in Norwich.

This tender presents opportunities for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in the provision of commercial or industrial workforce solutions. Businesses with existing capabilities in agency staffing, particularly those familiar with public sector requirements, would be well-positioned to benefit from similar opportunities as they arise. The contract holds potential for expanding clientele within the public sector, aiding in the growth of businesses capable of delivering high-quality temporary staffing solutions.

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Notice Title

Open Order Agency Staff

Notice Description

Open Order for Agency Supply Staff

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06942d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042285-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79623000 - Supply services of commercial or industrial workers

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
8 May 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
6 Apr 2026 - 7 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
NORWICH CITY SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR2 1NH
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Mancroft
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ISQ RECRUITMENT

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