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Award

03 Aug 2026 at 12:26

Summary of the contracting process

Norwich City Services Limited is the contracting authority responsible for a public procurement process titled "Open order agency staff," classified under the services industry category. The location for this contract is in the UKH15 region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process is in the award stage, having begun with a direct procurement method below the competition threshold. The contract was signed on 23rd July 2026, and is set to last until 23rd September 2026, with a gross value of £48,000. The award has been granted to ISQ Recruitment Ltd for supply services of commercial or industrial workers, as per CPV classification 79623000.

This tender offers significant opportunities for large-scale recruitment agencies interested in providing agency staff services. With limited competition through direct procurement methods, firms that can offer comprehensive recruitment services swiftly are likely to find this opportunity advantageous. Additionally, businesses located or operating within the East of England region, particularly those with a focus on commercial and industrial workforce solutions, could leverage this contract to enhance their portfolio and strengthen their presence in public procurement markets.

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Notice Title

Open order agency staff

Notice Description

Open order for Agency Staff Core Contract

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d9f5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073182-2026
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
3 Aug 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
22 Jul 2026 - 23 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
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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