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Ceredigion - Neutral Vendor for the Supply of Temporary Agency Workers

CYNGOR SIR CEREDIGION COUNTY COUNCIL

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26 Mar 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process completed by Cyngor Sir Ceredigion County Council involves the provision of a neutral vendor for the supply of temporary agency workers. The tender, titled "Ceredigion - Neutral Vendor for the Supply of Temporary Agency Workers," falls under the industry category of general public services and targets the provision of services within the county of Ceredigion, UK. The procurement process is at the award stage and was conducted using a restricted procedure under the selective procurement method. Key dates include the signing of the contract on the 20th of February, 2026, with the award notice dated the 26th of March, 2026. The awarded contract, valued at £333,289.25, is part of Lot 2 of the Welsh Government's Temporary Workers & Supply Teachers Framework and has been activated.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly large-scale suppliers like Matrix SCM, which has been awarded the contract. Companies in the staffing and recruitment sector, specialising in temporary agency labour, are well-positioned to benefit from similar opportunities provided by Cyngor Sir Ceredigion County Council and other local authorities seeking to engage neutral vendors for workforce solutions. The call-off nature of the framework allows for systematic supply and potential for sustained business growth by harnessing government and regional procurement contracts. Business entities seeking to expand in the agency worker supply marketplace can leverage such frameworks to consolidate their presence in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Ceredigion - Neutral Vendor for the Supply of Temporary Agency Workers

Notice Description

This contract has been awarded as a call-off to Lot 2 of the Welsh Government's Temporary Workers & Supply Teachers Framework. Ceredigion County Council have procured a Neutral Vendor for the Supply of Temporary Agency Worker.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This contract has been awarded as a call-off to Lot 2 of the Welsh Government's Temporary Workers & Supply Teachers II Framework. Ceredigion County Council have procured a Neutral Vendor for the Supply of Temporary Agency Worker.. This contract has been awarded as a call-off to Lot 2 of the Welsh Government's Temporary Workers & Supply Teachers II Framework. Ceredigion County Council have procured a Neutral Vendor for the Supply of Temporary Agency Worker.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-163448
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=163448
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

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


CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

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
£333,289 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Feb 20261 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
CYNGOR SIR CEREDIGION COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ABERAERON
Postcode
SA46 0PA
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL41 Mid Wales
Delivery Location
TLL14 South West Wales

Local Authority
Ceredigion
Electoral Ward
Aberaeron and Aberarth
Westminster Constituency
Ceredigion Preseli

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=MAR602873
    Ceredigion - Neutral Vendor for the Supply of Temporary Agency Workers - This contract has been awarded as a call-off to Lot 2 of the Welsh Government's Temporary Workers & Supply Teachers Framework. Ceredigion County Council have procured a Neutral Vendor for the Supply of Temporary Agency Worker.

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