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title: "Dynamic Purchasing System (\"DPS\") of Temporary Worker Agencies, and Interim Contractors/Consultants for Preferred Supplier Listing (\"PSL\") Status for Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council - Y23017"
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# Dynamic Purchasing System ("DPS") of Temporary Worker Agencies, and Interim Contractors/Consultants for Preferred Supplier Listing ("PSL") Status for Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council - Y23017

Buyer: BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1395f925-2c8c-4778-85bd-9c3c24d31972

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## Summary

Dudley and Kent Commercial Services Limited, trading as Connect2Dudley, in partnership with Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council and Kent County Council’s Commercial Services Ltd, invites tenders for the Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) of Temporary Worker Agencies and Interim Contractors/Consultants for a Preferred Supplier Listing (PSL) status. This procurement, active from 31 May 2023, falls under the recruitment services category (CPV code 79600000). The tender period initially set to end on 4 September 2028 has been extended to 23 February 2029. The contract aims to meet the temporary and interim recruitment needs of Dudley Council and its associated educational institutions, with services to be delivered across the United Kingdom and numerous international locations. The procurement method being used is a restricted procedure, making it accessible to selective applicants meeting specific criteria.

This tender offers numerous growth opportunities for temporary recruitment agencies and interim worker consultants, particularly those capable of delivering high-quality recruitment services tailored to public sector needs. Businesses focused on providing recruitment managed services, particularly to the education sector within Dudley, would find this opportunity highly beneficial. With a substantial total value of GBP 100,000,000, the DPS structure allows for multiple agencies to join throughout the period, fostering a competitive and diverse supply network. Additionally, the procurement process encourages participation from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), thereby promoting inclusive business growth and broadening market access.

## Notice

Text to be corrected in the original notice: Place of text to be modified: Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate Instead of: 04 September 2028 Time: 14:00 Read New: 23 February 2029 Time: 14:00 Dudley & Kent Commercial Services Limited T/A Connect2Dudley is a joint venture between Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council ("Dudley Council" and Commercial Services Kent Ltd ("CSKL" (a wholly owned business of Kent County Council), newly formed for the purpose of delivering services back to Dudley Council and CSKL respectively, for the benefit of the communities that it serves. This opportunity will allow Connect2Dudley to offer a recruitment managed service approach to the temporary and interim recruitment needs of Dudley Council, with an option for managed services to Dudley Council maintained schools and Academy Trusts/Multi Academy Trusts within the borough of Dudley. Connect2Dudley are seeking temporary recruitment and interim worker agencies to join the DPS

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43ca53cb-3a2d-4481-8705-e97bf4a1fc32 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Sep 2028 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 22 Sep 2029 - 24 Sep 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED |
| Additional buyers | DUDLEY AND KENT COMMERCIAL SERVICES (T/A CONNECT2DUDLEY) |
| Locality | UK-UK-WEST MALLING: RECRUITMENT SERVICES.: RECRUIT |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME19 4YT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ46 West Kent |
| Local authority | Tonbridge and Malling |
| Electoral ward | Kings Hill |
| Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 28 Mar 2025 at 08:15 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43ca53cb-3a2d-4481-8705-e97bf4a1fc32
- 31 May 2023 at 10:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43ca53cb-3a2d-4481-8705-e97bf4a1fc32

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43ca53cb-3a2d-4481-8705-e97bf4a1fc32
  28th March 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-UK-UK-West-Malling:-Recruitment-services.:-Recruit:-Recruitment-services./XA52F732Z3
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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