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Award

20 Jul 2026 at 08:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Cleveland Fire Authority has completed its procurement process for the provision of agency staff as a managed service. The contract, classified under the CPV code 79620000, relates to supply services of personnel, including temporary staff, and covers several regions within the UK, specifically UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK. The procurement stage is now at the award phase, with the contract awarded to Comensura, valued at £140,000. The procurement method employed was limited, without prior publication of a competitive call, explained as falling outside the directive's application scope. This contract was signed on 1st May 2025.

This tender represents a significant business growth opportunity, especially for service providers in the personnel and staffing industries. Companies that specialise in managed services for agency staff would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts in future procurements. The successful bidder, Comensura, is an SME, indicating that businesses of varying scales have the potential to succeed, particularly those that can demonstrate value in competitive pricing and comprehensive coverage across multiple UK regions. Engaging in such tenders can expand a company's client portfolio and enhance its presence within the public services sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Provision of Agency Staff ( Managed Service)

Notice Description

Managed Service for Agency Staff

Procurement Information

Awarded via NEPO framework

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ce68
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068047-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
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

79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£140,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CLEVELAND FIRE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
HARTLEPOOL
Postcode
TS25 5TH
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC31 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Hartlepool
Electoral Ward
Fens & Greatham
Westminster Constituency
Hartlepool

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMENSURA

Further Information

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