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08 Jun 2026 at 10:08

Summary of the contracting process

Oxford City Council, a sub-central government public authority in the UK, initiated a procurement process for the "Temporary Agency recruitment" project aimed at recruiting a Building Safety Manager. This contract falls under the services category, specifically recruitment services (CPV code 79600000). The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract commencing on the 8th of June 2026 and concluding on the 30th of September 2026, with a potential extension of three months. Located in Oxford (region UKJ14), this contracting process utilised a below-threshold procurement method, and the contract was awarded to GRAHAM ROSE LIMITED, a small to medium-sized enterprise based in Redhill.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses specialising in recruitment services, particularly those with the expertise to supply temporary agency staff for specialised roles like Building Safety Managers. Companies that excel in providing rapid and effective staffing solutions will find themselves aptly suited to enter similar procurements. This contract, with a value of £45,900, highlights the potential for significant revenue generation and business growth for capable recruitment agencies, paving the way for extended contracts through possible renewals and future projects with Oxford City Council and similar public authorities.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Temporary Agency recruitment

Notice Description

Temporary Agency contract recruitment - Building Safety Manager

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06af7f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053687-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
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

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£45,900 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
7 Jun 2026 - 30 Sep 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
OXFORD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORD
Postcode
OX1 1BX
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Oxford
Electoral Ward
Holywell
Westminster Constituency
Oxford West and Abingdon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GRAHAM ROSE

Further Information

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