Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) of Temporary Agency, Contractor and Interim Agencies for Preferred Supplier Listing (PSL) Status for Luton Borough Council - Y21001

LUTON AND KENT COMMERCIAL SERVICES LLP

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05 Aug 2026 at 12:27

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Luton & Kent Commercial Services LLP, aimed to establish a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Temporary Agency, Contractor, and Interim Agencies to achieve Preferred Supplier Listing (PSL) status for Luton Borough Council. This tender, titled "Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) of Temporary Agency, Contractor and Interim Agencies for Preferred Supplier Listing (PSL) Status for Luton Borough Council - Y21001," was designated under the industry category of 'Recruitment Services' (CPV code 79600000). Although the procurement stage reached the award phase and utilised a 'selective' procurement method via a restricted procedure, the opportunity was ultimately cancelled. The location for this contract was the United Kingdom, specifically focusing on services within Luton, with the procedure intended to be managed through Delta eSourcing.

This procurement process offered a considerable growth opportunity for business entities specialising in recruitment services by participating in a managed service tender that supported the staffing needs of Luton Borough Council and its educational institutions. Given its nature, the tender was well-suited for agencies capable of providing comprehensive recruitment solutions, particularly those adept at handling temporary, interim, and contractor recruitment processes. Despite its discontinuation, similar future opportunities could benefit agencies with a dynamic approach, ready to serve diverse community and council needs with efficiency and adaptability.

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Notice Title

Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) of Temporary Agency, Contractor and Interim Agencies for Preferred Supplier Listing (PSL) Status for Luton Borough Council - Y21001

Notice Description

Luton & Kent Commercial Services T/A Connect2Luton (C2L) is a joint venture between Luton Borough Council (LBC) and Commercial Services Kent Ltd (CSKL) (a wholly owned business of Kent County Council), newly formed for the purpose of delivering services back to LBC and CSKL respectively for the benefit of the communities that it serves. This opportunity will allow C2L to offer a recruitment managed service approach to the temporary, interim and contractor recruitment needs of LBC, with an option for managed services to either and/or LBC maintained Schools and Academies within the borough of Luton.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Luton & Kent Commercial Services T/A Connect2Luton (C2L) is a joint venture between Luton Borough Council (LBC) and Commercial Services Kent Ltd (CSKL) (a wholly owned business of Kent County Council), newly formed for the purpose of delivering services back to LBC and CSKL respectively for the benefit of the communities that it serves. This opportunity will allow C2L to offer a recruitment managed service approach to the temporary, interim and contractor recruitment needs of LBC, with an option for managed services to either and/or LBC maintained Schools and Academies within the borough of Luton. Additional information: This opportunity will be completed via Delta eSourcing, the electronic tendering suite of the Commercial Services Group. To express interest in and submit a response please visit www.csg.delta-esourcing.com Select the appropriate opportunity from the opportunity listing, register and complete as instructed.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06dc69
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074205-2026
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
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LUTON AND KENT COMMERCIAL SERVICES LLP
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
UK-UK-WEST MALLING: RECRUITMENT SERVICES.: RECRUIT
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

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