Planning

Framework for the Provision of Recruitment Agencies

HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

20 May 2026 at 08:39

Summary of the contracting process

Hertfordshire County Council is initiating a public procurement process for the development of a framework for the provision of recruitment agency services. This process falls within the services category, specifically supply services of personnel, including temporary staff. Located in the region of UKH23, the tender is currently at the planning stage, with a notice published on 20 May 2026 and a future notice date anticipated on 31 July 2026. The framework will support various Council services by organising job-type lots to engage recruitment agencies, where needs cannot be met through existing corporate contracts. The contract period is projected to start on 1 April 2027 and end on 31 March 2029, with a potential extension until 30 March 2030. The total estimated contract value is £20 million GBP.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for recruitment agencies, particularly those with capabilities to provide diverse skill sets in a structured lot-based selection process. The framework allows for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to participate, fostering competitive selection based on pre-defined criteria. Businesses experienced in providing temporary and specialised staff across various sectors are well-suited to compete in this procurement process. Engaging with Hertfordshire County Council through this framework could enhance market presence and offer stable revenue channels over a multi-year contract term.

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Notice Title

Framework for the Provision of Recruitment Agencies

Notice Description

The development of a new Hertfordshire County Council (HCC) framework which will support the provision of recruitment agency workers across key skill areas, organised by job-type lots, where needs cannot be met through the corporate contract. Council services will engage agencies by selecting the relevant skill-based lot, with suppliers appointed in line with the framework using pre-agreed, objective selection criteria.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069ca4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046082-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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
£20,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Jul 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STEVENAGE
Postcode
SG1 2FQ
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
TLH23 Hertfordshire CC

Local Authority
Stevenage
Electoral Ward
Symonds Green
Westminster Constituency
Stevenage

Further Information

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