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Invitation to join a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) of Temporary Agency, Contractor and Interim Agencies for Preferred Supplier Listing (PSL) Status for Halton Borough Council - Y25002

HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL AND COMMERCIALS SERVICES KENT LTD T/A CONNECT2HALTON

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05 Aug 2026 at 12:20

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process in question is managed by Halton Borough Council in partnership with Commercial Services Kent Ltd, jointly trading as Connect2Halton. This dynamic purchasing system (DPS) was intended to cater to the recruitment and interim placement needs for Halton Borough Council, including its schools and associated trusts. Covering the recruitment services industry, the process falls under the services category and is located within the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is listed as complete, with the tender process using a selective method under the restricted procedure. Unfortunately, the DPS status is noted as terminated, and the associated lot has been cancelled, with no successful awards made as per the most recent update dated 5th August 2026.

This tender presents vast opportunities for businesses specialising in temporary recruitment and interim staffing services to forge valuable partnerships with local governments and educational institutions. Recruitment agencies and contractors with expertise in managed services could benefit from becoming approved suppliers for Halton Borough Council and its partners. Engaging in such a procurement process could potentially unlock new revenue streams and enhance their credibility in the public sector, fostering long-term growth and expansion within the market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Invitation to join a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) of Temporary Agency, Contractor and Interim Agencies for Preferred Supplier Listing (PSL) Status for Halton Borough Council - Y25002

Notice Description

Halton Borough Council & Kent Commercial Services Limited T/A Connect2Halton, is a joint venture between Halton Borough Council & Kent Commercial Services Kent Ltd (CSKL) (a wholly owned business of Kent County Council), newly formed for the purpose of delivering services back to Halton Borough Council and CSKL respectively, for the benefit of the communities that it serves. This opportunity will allow Connect2Halton to offer a recruitment managed service approach to the temporary agency, contractor and interim recruitment needs of Halton Borough Council, with an option for managed services to Halton Borough Council maintained schools and Academy Trusts/Multi Academy Trusts. Connect2Halton are seeking temporary recruitment and interim worker agencies to join the DPS

Lot Information

Lot 1

Halton Borough Council & Kent Commercial Services Limited T/A Connect2Halton, is a joint venture between Halton Borough Council & Kent Commercial Services Kent Ltd (CSKL) (a wholly owned business of Kent County Council), newly formed for the purpose of delivering services back to Halton Borough Council and CSKL respectively, for the benefit of the communities that it serves. This opportunity will allow Connect2Halton to offer a recruitment managed service approach to the temporary agency, contractor and interim recruitment needs of Halton Borough Council, with an option for managed services to Halton Borough Council maintained schools and Academy Trusts/Multi Academy Trusts. Connect2Halton are seeking temporary recruitment and interim worker agencies to join the DPS Additional information: To gain access to this opportunity please click the link within this document and / or visit https://csg.delta-esourcing.com and select the appropriate opportunity from the list provided. For additional support please email csgprocurement@csltd.org.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06dc63
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074195-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Aug 2026Today
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL AND COMMERCIALS SERVICES KENT LTD T/A CONNECT2HALTON
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MALLING
Postcode
ME19 4YT
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ46 West Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Tonbridge and Malling
Electoral Ward
Kings Hill
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Further Information

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