This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

07 Jul 2026 at 15:06

Award

03 Jul 2026 at 07:57

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process was initiated by SFAET LTD, a public authority operating as a sub-central government entity, headquartered at The Royal Liberty School in Romford, United Kingdom. The contract, titled "Supply Staff SFAET," pertains to the service industry, specifically focusing on the provision of agency staff. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, with the award made under a pre-existing framework. The award was finalised on 7th July 2026, with the contract period set to commence on 1st September 2026 and extend through to 31st August 2030, with potential renewals up to 2034. The services will cover multiple regions across the United Kingdom, providing ample geographical reach.

This contract presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly suited to firms specialising in recruitment and business services. The awarded supplier, Affinity Workforce Solutions Limited, a large-scale enterprise based in London, underscores the competitive nature and potential scale of operations required for engagement. This tender encompasses a substantial contract value of £5,560,000 with the possibility of extensions, offering steady revenue streams for contractors in the recruitment services domain. Businesses equipped with robust recruitment networks and capable of delivering high-quality staffing solutions across multiple locations in the UK would find this contract particularly beneficial for scaling operations and expanding market reach.

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Notice Title

Supply Staff SFAET

Notice Description

Supplier to provide supply agency staff services across SFAET.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c2f3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063796-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Award under framework
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

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£5,560,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£5,560,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SFAET LTD
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
ROMFORD
Postcode
RM2 6HJ
Post Town
Romford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI5 Outer London - East and North East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI52 Barking & Dagenham and Havering
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Havering
Electoral Ward
Squirrels Heath
Westminster Constituency
Romford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AFFINITY WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS

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