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03 Aug 2026 at 12:34

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Norwich City Services Limited, involved a contract for "Open Order Agency Staff" in the grounds maintenance sector. This process is categorised under services with a focus on the supply of commercial or industrial workers. The procurement method was direct, conducted below the threshold and without competition. The contract was signed on 24th July 2026, with its completion slated for 24th September 2026. The location specified for the delivery of services is the UKH15 region, which covers parts of East of England, and Norwich City Services Limited functions as a public authority at the sub-central government level.

This tender presents significant business expansion opportunities, particularly for large-scale recruitment agencies specialising in providing temporary or contract labour like ISQ Recruitment Ltd, the chosen supplier. Companies with expertise in staffing solutions for grounds maintenance or similar industries can leverage this type of contract to enhance their portfolios. With an active service category and a gross value of GBP 48,000, this contract offers a lucrative opportunity for businesses aiming to increase their footprint in public sector procurement, especially within regional government frameworks.

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Notice Title

Open Order Agency Staff

Notice Description

Open order for Agency Staff - Grounds

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d9f9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073190-2026
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
23 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
23 Jul 2026 - 24 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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