Planning

Temporary Recruitment

NORTHERN TRAINS LIMITED

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Planning

26 May 2026 at 09:28

Summary of the contracting process

Northern Trains Limited, a public authority within central government, is planning a procurement process for temporary recruitment services under the title "Temporary Recruitment". Located in York, United Kingdom, the company aims to secure suppliers through a competitive flexible procedure. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with key information published on 26th May 2026. It is designed for three distinct service lots, focusing on train presentation staffing, technical skilled engineers, and temporary management roles across varied operational sectors. The planned contract period is set to start on 1st April 2027 and conclude on 1st April 2028, with a future notice expected by 1st August 2026. The total estimated contract value is £10 million, falling under the recruitment services industry category.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in recruitment services, especially those experienced in providing flexible, high-volume staffing solutions, technical engineering resources, and temporary management personnel. Companies that can maintain a consistent supply chain, adhere to compliance standards, and adapt to fluctuating demand will find this an apt opportunity. Additionally, businesses providing pathways from temporary to permanent employment for high-performing candidates will align well with the tender's objectives. The focus on utilities as a special procurement regime further underscores the unique demands and potential for growth in this tender, making it ideal for enterprises equipped to meet such comprehensive service criteria.

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Notice Title

Temporary Recruitment

Notice Description

NTL is seeking experienced suppliers to provide temporary recruitment services through a competitive tender process structured across three service lots: Lot 1: Train Presentation - High volume supply of temporary staff to support train presentation activities, with flexibility to meet short notice demand. Lot 2: Technical Skilled Engineers - Supply of suitably qualified technical and engineering resources, including safety critical roles. Lot 3: Management - Supply of temporary management and professional roles to support operational, project, and corporate functions. Across all lots, suppliers must support continuity of supply, meet required compliance and assurance standards, respond flexibly to changing demand, and enable a temp to permanent pathway for high performing candidates.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a2d0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048486-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,400,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Aug 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 1 Apr 2028 1-2 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
NORTHERN TRAINS LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
YORK
Postcode
YO1 6JT
Post Town
York
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE21 York
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
York
Electoral Ward
Micklegate
Westminster Constituency
York Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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