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Supply of Regional Labour Supply

Derbyshire County Council

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PlanningUpdate

25 Aug 2026 at 14:32

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

25 Aug 2026 at 14:30

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Derbyshire County Council intends to establish a regional labour supply framework for the provision of personnel, including temporary staff. The arrangement will be organised around geographical coverage and standardised labour categories, allowing the council to source different types of labour through a consistent structure. The work covers Derbyshire and the surrounding areas represented by Derby, Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire locations. This is a public-sector services procurement led by Derbyshire County Council, based in Matlock. Suppliers operating in temporary staffing, recruitment, workforce supply or personnel provision may find the scope relevant, particularly where they can support public-sector labour requirements across multiple local areas.

The procurement is at the planning stage and the council has expressed an intention to use a framework agreement. It is expected to comprise one geographical lot, suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. The estimated gross value is £6,240,000 including tax. The anticipated contract period is 1 December 2026 to 30 November 2027, with the possibility of renewal or extension until 30 November 2030. The council has planned preliminary market engagement: expressions of interest and clarification questions are expected by 15 September 2026 through its electronic procurement portal. This is an engagement exercise rather than an invitation to tender, and the procurement arrangements may be developed before the framework reaches the market.

The process is likely to suit established recruitment agencies, temporary labour providers and workforce solutions businesses able to supply personnel across Derbyshire and neighbouring areas. Suppliers should be prepared to map their services to standardised labour categories and operate within a framework arrangement, which may require reliable systems for presenting candidate availability, managing placements and meeting public-sector administration requirements. Regional coverage and the capacity to respond consistently across the single geographical lot will be important. Small and medium-sized enterprises are expressly considered suitable, so participation should not be limited to large national providers. Businesses can use the engagement stage to explain their delivery model, geographic reach, labour categories and practical requirements for supplying the council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of Regional Labour Supply

Notice Description

Supply of Regional Labour Supply Framework, structured around geographical lots and standardised labour categories

Planning Information

Expressions of interest and clarification questions to be submitted via Proactis eportal https://procontract.due-north.com/ProjectManagement/ProjectDashboard?projectId=ff5941a6-62a0-f111-813c-005056b64545

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06eba9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080890-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,240,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Aug 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
15 Sep 20263 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2026 - 30 Nov 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Derbyshire County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MATLOCK
Postcode
DE4 3AG
Postcode Area
Derby
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF13 South and West Derbyshire
Delivery Location
TLF11 Derby, TLF12 East Derbyshire, TLF13 South and West Derbyshire
Local Authority
Derbyshire Dales
Electoral Ward
Matlock West
Westminster Constituency
Derbyshire Dales

Further Information

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