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title: "Contingent Labour"
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# Contingent Labour

Buyer: THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0b5efc22-b3b4-480a-b8d2-287efbd4d9f8

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the assignment titled "Contingent Labour" was conducted by The National Archives based in Richmond, England. This process, classified under the CPV code 79620000 for the supply services of personnel including temporary staff, has reached the award stage. The tender followed a selective procurement method, specifically through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period commenced on 23rd February 2026 and will conclude on 21st August 2026, with the entire contract valued at £33,000. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 20th February 2026 and the award notice publication on 4th March 2026.

This procurement offers valuable business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in personnel and staffing services. Given the nature of contingent labour supply requiring agility and flexibility, businesses adept in providing temporary staffing solutions would be well-positioned to compete. The selected supplier is Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited, a large-scale company. While large companies are already involved, this procurement still encourages the participation of SMEs due to its suitability provisions for such enterprises, potentially fostering competitive diversification in the industry.

## Notice

Temporary assignment of Contingent Labour.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/92be452a-f4f6-4700-af71-6d0426bc230d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 23 Feb 2026 - 21 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £33,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £33,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES |
| Locality | RICHMOND |
| Post town | Twickenham |
| Postcode | TW9 4DU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West |
| ITL 3 | TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames |
| Local authority | Richmond upon Thames |
| Electoral ward | Kew |
| Westminster constituency | Richmond Park |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HAYS SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

## Release History

- 4 Mar 2026 at 12:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/92be452a-f4f6-4700-af71-6d0426bc230d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/92be452a-f4f6-4700-af71-6d0426bc230d
  4th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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