Award

Temporary Agency Staff

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Award

08 May 2026 at 09:31

Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process undertaken by the West Midlands Combined Authority focuses on the provision of temporary agency staff, a service category classified under the CPV code 79620000. The procurement, titled "Temporary Agency Staff," serves the West Midlands area (UKG) and is in the completion stage as of 8th May 2026. Conducted under a "limited" procurement method without prior publication, this award is part of a strategy to reassess and secure a future contract that aligns with the authority's staffing needs. The main contract was signed on 7th May 2026 with Hays Specialist Recruitment, with a total value of £5,000,000. Although one lot was cancelled, the direct award to the current provider facilitates a transitional period for reviewing specifications.

This tender opens up substantial opportunities for large-scale recruitment firms and agencies focusing on supplying temporary staff. The contract, due to its nature and strategic importance, presents significant business growth potential for companies capable of delivering high volumes of trained personnel swiftly. Businesses with a robust presence in the UK, particularly those that can operate within regional frameworks and possess the adaptability to respond to changing authority requirements, stand to benefit greatly. The focus on general public services calls for providers who are experienced in the public sector and can ensure compliance with regulatory standards. By securing such a contract, a recruitment agency can significantly bolster its portfolio and establish a stronger foothold within the regional market.

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Notice Title

Temporary Agency Staff

Notice Description

To provide temporary agency staff to West Midlands Combined authority.

Lot Information

Lot 1

To provide temporary agency staff to West Midlands Combined Authority

Procurement Information

West Midlands Combined Authority are reviewing their requirements in relation to temporary agency staff, in order to put a new contract in place in 2026. This direct award to the current provider allows this review to take place to ensure moving forward West Midlands Combined authority have a contract in place that meets the needs of the organisation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06944b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042333-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 May 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B19 3SD
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Newtown
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HAYS SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT

Further Information

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