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Temporary Worker Agencies and Interim Contractors/Consultants for Preferred Supplier Listing Status for Dorset Unitary Council Y24006

DORSET & KENT COMMERCIAL SERVICES LLP T/A CONNECT2DORSET

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "Temporary Worker Agencies and Interim Contractors/Consultants for Preferred Supplier Listing Status for Dorset Unitary Council Y24006" has been completed. This was conducted by Dorset & Kent Commercial Services LLP T/A Connect2Dorset, a joint venture between Dorset Unitary Council and Kent Commercial Services Ltd. The procurement focused on recruitment services under CPV code 79600000, aiming to create a dynamic purchasing system for temporary recruitment and interim worker agencies. Managed under a restricted procedure, this procurement was classified as a 'services' main category and involved the delivery location within the United Kingdom. Although the procurement stage was marked as complete, it's worth noting that the award status for this opportunity was unsuccessful as of 5 August 2026.

This tender presented an opportunity for businesses specialising in recruitment to become part of a dynamic purchasing system catering to the recruitment needs of Dorset Unitary Council. Firms offering temporary staffing solutions or interim consultancy could significantly benefit from this procurement due to the managed service approach aimed at supporting both the council and its maintained schools and academies. Despite the unsuccessful award status, similar future opportunities could provide substantial growth potential for recruitment agencies looking to establish relationships with public sector bodies. The procurement methods employed, such as selective and restricted procedures, indicated a preference for specialised and capable providers, aligning well with companies possessing expertise in managing large-scale staffing projects in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Temporary Worker Agencies and Interim Contractors/Consultants for Preferred Supplier Listing Status for Dorset Unitary Council Y24006

Notice Description

Dorset Unitary Council & Kent Commercial Services Limited T/A Connect2Dorset is a joint venture between Dorset Unitary Council & Kent Commercial Services Kent Ltd (a wholly owned business of Kent County Council), newly formed for the purpose of delivering services back to Dorset Unitary Council and CSKL respectively, for the benefit of the communities that it serves. This opportunity will allow Connect2Dorset to offer a recruitment managed service approach to the temporary agency, contractor and interim recruitment needs of Dorset Unitary Council, with an option for managed services to Dorset Unitary Council maintained schools and Academy Trusts/Multi Academy Trusts. Connect2Dorset are seeking temporary recruitment and interim worker agencies to join the DPS

Lot Information

Lot 1

Dorset Unitary Council & Kent Commercial Services Limited T/A Connect2Dorset is a joint venture between Dorset Unitary Council & Kent Commercial Services Kent Ltd (a wholly owned business of Kent County Council), newly formed for the purpose of delivering services back to Dorset Unitary Council and CSKL respectively, for the benefit of the communities that it serves. This opportunity will allow Connect2Dorset to offer a recruitment managed service approach to the temporary agency, contractor and interim recruitment needs of Dorset Unitary Council, with an option for managed services to Dorset Unitary Council maintained schools and Academy Trusts/Multi Academy Trusts. Connect2Dorset 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-06dc65
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074199-2026
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
DORSET & KENT COMMERCIAL SERVICES LLP T/A CONNECT2DORSET
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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