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title: "Agency staff used to cover vacant areas until in-house staff recruited until 31/7/25 as per Lot 5 - Temporary and Permanent Catering Staff Framework (CAT11056 TU)"
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# Agency staff used to cover vacant areas until in-house staff recruited until 31/7/25 as per Lot 5 - Temporary and Permanent Catering Staff Framework (CAT11056 TU)

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-168a9cf6-5660-4b0a-beb2-3de382aaf76d

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## Summary

The University of The West of England is the buying organisation for this contract titled "Agency staff used to cover vacant areas until in-house staff recruited until 31/7/25 as per Lot 5 - Temporary and Permanent Catering Staff Framework (CAT11056 TU)". Under the industry category of "Supply services of personnel including temporary staff" (CPV code 79620000), this procurement entails supplying agency staff for vacant roles within the university’s catering department. The procurement stage has reached the award phase, with the contract being awarded on 17th November 2024, and the contract period starting from 18th November 2024 to 31st July 2025. The contract, valued at £25,000, is located in Bristol, with services to be delivered at the university’s Frenchay Campus (postcode BS16 1QY). The procurement method utilised was selective, specifically a call-off from an existing framework agreement.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for businesses involved in providing temporary staffing solutions, especially those specialising in catering staff. Large staffing agencies, such as the awarded supplier Berkeley Scott Limited, are well-suited to compete in this space due to the scale and nature of the demand. This contract is ideal for businesses looking to expand their services within the education sector, particularly universities, and can provide a steady income stream over the contract duration. Moreover, the framework agreement approach ensures a streamlined procurement process, favouring businesses with established reputations and capacity for quick and reliable service delivery.

## Notice

Agency staff used to cover vacant areas until in-house staff recruited until 31/7/25 as per Lot 5 - Temporary and Permanent Catering Staff Framework (CAT11056 TU)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d53ea915-f163-4926-b939-c0f4969ed198 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 18 Nov 2024 - 31 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £25,000 |
| 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 THE WEST OF ENGLAND |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS16 1QY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BERKELEY SCOTT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

## Release History

- 11 Dec 2024 at 11:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d53ea915-f163-4926-b939-c0f4969ed198

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d53ea915-f163-4926-b939-c0f4969ed198
  11th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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