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06 Jul 2026 at 08:52

Summary of the contracting process

NORWICH CITY SERVICES LIMITED, a sub-central government public authority based in Norwich, United Kingdom, recently completed a procurement process titled "Open order agency staff". The procurement, identified by tender ID 70017592, was for the supply of agency staff services and was conducted through a direct procurement method, specifically "Below threshold - without competition". The contracts were awarded to ISQ RECRUITMENT LTD on 15 June 2026, with a total contract value of £40,000 and running until 15 August 2026. The contract location is primarily in the UKH15 region, correlating to Norwich.

This procurement process presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in providing agency services, particularly around the supply services of commercial or industrial workers, as indicated by CPV code 79623000. With the contract value underscoring its substantial potential, large-scale recruitment firms, such as ISQ RECRUITMENT LTD, who have expertise in swiftly deploying skilled personnel, would find themselves well-positioned to benefit from similar tenders. The direct procurement method also highlights opportunities for firms with established relationships with public authority buyers, facilitating their involvement in future contracts of this nature without the need for competitive tendering.

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Notice Title

Open order agency staff

Notice Description

Open order for agency supply staff

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c40d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063084-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79623000 - Supply services of commercial or industrial workers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£40,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
14 Jun 2026 - 15 Aug 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
NORWICH CITY SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR2 1NH
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Mancroft
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ISQ RECRUITMENT

Further Information

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