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title: "Temporary Recruitment"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA"
published: "2026-04-22"
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# Temporary Recruitment

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-10bf1647-6580-4c31-abfd-8993870924ec

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## Summary

The procurement process for "Temporary Recruitment" services initiated by the University of East Anglia (UEA) is complete. The contract, valued at £200,000, was awarded on 29th March 2026 and spans from 30th March 2026 to 29th March 2028. It covers temporary positions such as administrators, IT helpdesk support, and cleaning staff. This selective procurement utilised a call-off from a framework agreement and falls under the industry category of job search services, with additional classifications related to office personnel placement and supply services. Key delivery locations include Norwich, Norfolk, identified by postal code NR47TJ.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in recruitment services for various temporary roles. Specifically, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to contend for such contracts, providing a range of skilled personnel to meet the diverse staffing needs of a large educational institution. With UEA as the buying organisation and Reed Specialist Recruitment as the supplier, this agreement exemplifies a lucrative partnership model that can inspire businesses aiming to expand their recruitment service offerings in the public sector.

## Notice

An agreement is required to cover any temporary recruitment for various positions required across UEA. This includes administrators, catering, personal assistants, reception, IT helpdesk support, Grounds Maintenance, Cleaning staff, Post Room Assistant, Porters and library assistants. A call-off from a framework agreement was undertaken.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01786e2a-535e-42a0-82f7-8ab117438ff3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 22 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 29 Mar 2026 - 29 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £200,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA |
| Locality | NORWICH |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR4 7TJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk |
| Local authority | Norwich |
| Electoral ward | University |
| Westminster constituency | Norwich South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79611000 - Job search services
- 79612000 - Placement services of office-support personnel
- 79621000 - Supply services of office personnel

## Release History

- 22 Apr 2026 at 11:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01786e2a-535e-42a0-82f7-8ab117438ff3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01786e2a-535e-42a0-82f7-8ab117438ff3
  22nd April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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