Award

Managed Service for the Provision of Temporary Workers

CAERPHILLY COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

16 Jul 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Caerphilly County Borough Council has awarded a contract under the procurement process titled "Managed Service for the Provision of Temporary Workers" to Matrix SCM. The contract falls under the industry category of "General public services" and will be executed within the boundaries of Caerphilly CBC. This award follows a further competition off the Welsh Government framework and was completed on 1st July 2025, with the contract running until 30th June 2028, and an option to extend for twelve months. The procurement was conducted using a limited method as a vendor-neutral managed service provider, in accordance with the Welsh Government framework (WGCD-PCS-119-22), without a prior publication of a call for competition. The total estimated contract value stands at £1,224,044 GBP.

This contract offers substantial business growth opportunities within the temporary staffing services industry, particularly benefiting large-scale firms familiar with public sector frameworks. Businesses adept in managing diverse workforce needs and aligned with vendor-neutral service models are particularly well-suited to engage in similar future opportunities. Matrix SCM's success underscores the importance of compliance and strategic alignment with governmental procurement frameworks, presenting an avenue for growth through increased visibility and establishment of long-term partnerships with local authorities such as Caerphilly County Borough Council. This award was derived through a quality (60%) and cost (40%) based selection process, signifying the importance of maintaining competitive pricing without compromising service quality.

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Notice Title

Managed Service for the Provision of Temporary Workers

Notice Description

Award of Contract to Matrix SCM Ltd following a further competition off the Welsh Government framework (WGCD-PCS-119-22) Provision of Temporary workers arrangement and specifically Lot 2 Vendor Neutral Managed Service Provider. This contract award notice is the outcome of the further competition undertaken under the WGCD framework agreement. Contract period 01 July 2025 - 30 June 2028 with the option to extend for up to a further period of twelve (12) months.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Award of Contract to Matrix SCM following a further competition off the Welsh Government framework (WGCD-PCS-119-22) Provision of Temporary workers arrangement and specifically Lot 2 Vendor Neutral Managed Service Provider. This contract award notice is the outcome of the further competition undertaken under the WGCD framework agreement. Contract period 01 July 2025 - 30 June 2028 with the option to extend for up to a further period of twelve (12) months.. The total cost is an estimate based on historic spend and includes the extension if taken up.

Procurement Information

A further competition off the Welsh Government framework (WGCD-PCS-119-22) Provision of Temporary workers arrangement and specifically Lot 2 Vendor Neutral Managed Service Provider.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-153490
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=153490
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for 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

79600000 - Recruitment services

79610000 - Placement services of personnel

79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,224,044 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CAERPHILLY COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
sellwhl@caerphilly.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1443863283

Buyer Location

Locality
HENGOED
Postcode
CF82 7PG
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL53 Gwent Valleys
Delivery Location
TLL16 Gwent Valleys

Local Authority
Caerphilly
Electoral Ward
Ystrad Mynach
Westminster Constituency
Caerphilly

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MATRIX SCM

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL527256
    Managed Service for the Provision of Temporary Workers - Award of Contract to Matrix SCM Ltd following a further competition off the Welsh Government framework (WGCD-PCS-119-22) Provision of Temporary workers arrangement and specifically Lot 2 Vendor Neutral Managed Service Provider. This contract award notice is the outcome of the further competition undertaken under the WGCD framework agreement. Contract period 01 July 2025 - 30 June 2028 with the option to extend for up to a further period of twelve (12) months.

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