Planning

Recruitment Managed Services

COMMERCIAL SERVICES KENT LIMITED

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Planning

21 May 2026 at 11:17

Summary of the contracting process

Commercial Services Kent Limited is planning a public procurement process for a contract titled "Recruitment Managed Services" under the industry category of IT services, which includes consulting, software development, internet, and support. The procurement is at the planning stage, as of 21st May 2026. The contract aims to appoint one or more contractors to provide services such as SAAS Temporary Agency Recruitment Software, Temporary Agency Pay and Bill Software, and Agency Compliance Management Software. The anticipated contract duration is from 1st May 2028 to 30th April 2033, with a potential extension to 30th April 2034. The procurement method is selective, utilizing pre-Procurement Act commercial tools, and is designated for services in the United Kingdom. The total estimated value is £2,507,386.

This tender presents significant business growth potential, particularly for companies specialising in IT services and software solutions related to recruitment and compliance management. Firms with a proven track record in delivering complex software systems and those with the ability to meet selective procurement requirements are well-suited to compete. Participation in this contract could enhance a company's portfolio and offer exposure to a sub-central government entity, expanding its clientele within the public sector. Engaging in this tender could provide opportunities to leverage technological solutions and innovation, particularly for firms that can deliver robust, efficient, and compliant systems.

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Notice Title

Recruitment Managed Services

Notice Description

The Recruitment Managed Service Division of Commercial Services Kent Limited intends to appoint a contractor(s) with relevant experience and proven track records to deliver the Recruitment Managed Service division contract for the period 1st May 2028 to 30 April 2033, with the option to extend for up to a further 12 months. Contracts will be for the delivery of SAAS Temporary Agency Recruitment Software, Temporary Agency Pay and Bill Software, Agency Compliance Management Software and Information systems.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069efd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047009-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Using pre-Procurement Act commercial tool
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,507,386 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2028 - 30 Apr 2033 Over 5 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
COMMERCIAL SERVICES KENT LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MALLING
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

Notice Documents

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