--- title: "Framework Agreement for the Provision of Temporary Agency Staff for Lichfield District Council" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-21fecbe2-d83a-409b-bdad-4d14d4ada8c9" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-21fecbe2-d83a-409b-bdad-4d14d4ada8c9" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-21fecbe2-d83a-409b-bdad-4d14d4ada8c9.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-21fecbe2-d83a-409b-bdad-4d14d4ada8c9.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2017-07-10" --- # Framework Agreement for the Provision of Temporary Agency Staff for Lichfield District Council Buyer: STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-21fecbe2-d83a-409b-bdad-4d14d4ada8c9 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-21fecbe2-d83a-409b-bdad-4d14d4ada8c9) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-21fecbe2-d83a-409b-bdad-4d14d4ada8c9.json) ## Summary The Staffordshire County Council is initiating a tender for a Framework Agreement titled "Framework Agreement for the Provision of Temporary Agency Staff for Lichfield District Council." This procurement, classified under recruitment services, is set in the West Midlands and aims to supply temporary staff to assist with the joint waste operation for Lichfield District and Tamworth Borough Councils. The tender period concludes on 11 August 2017, while the contract period is from 1 November 2017 to 31 October 2020, with a potential one-year extension. The estimated value of the agreement ranges between £2 million to £2.5 million, and it is conducted through an open procurement method, with an evaluation to award up to three suppliers based on rankings achieved in this stage. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the recruitment and temporary staffing sector, particularly those with the capacity to provide flexible workforce solutions. Companies that are well-suited to compete are those that can offer skilled agency staff to meet the fluctuating demands of local authorities, especially those experienced in public sector contracts. The opportunity could benefit small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand their service offerings in the public procurement market. ## Notice Please note that this is an e-tender. Tender documents are accessible only from https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/ Framework Agreement for Temporary agency staff required by Lichfield District Council and Tamworth Borough Council to augment the resources of the joint waste operation. This temporary labour is required to cover holidays, sickness absence and seasonal variations in workload. The staff are to be employed by an agency, with the agency retaining the employment rights of the temporary workers. This is an accepted practice known as Swedish Derogation. Number of suppliers to be awarded - Three. Selection will be on a ranked basis, based on the rankings achieved in the evaluation stage of this tender. There will be no further competition conducted. This Procurement is for a Framework Agreement between the appointed supplier(s) and the District Council, to supply Services on a call-off basis, as and when required. The District Council makes no guarantee as to the volume of business on offer and any figures / quantities / volumes given are indicative and are guidance only. Agreement value range - from PS2 million to PS2.5million over the total 4 years.Duration - the Agreement term will be from 1 November 2017 to 31 October 2020, with an additional option to extend by 1 x 12 months to 31 October 2021. Additional information: This is an e-tender. Tender documents are only accessible from: https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c39f49dd-a683-4a53-b57e-8726dc55cb5b | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Jul 2017 | | Submission deadline | 11 Aug 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Nov 2017 - 31 Oct 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,500,000 | | 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 | STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | STAFFORD | | Post town | Stoke-on-Trent | | Postcode | ST16 2DH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire | | ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC | | Local authority | Stafford | | Electoral ward | Forebridge | | Westminster constituency | Stafford | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79600000 - Recruitment services ## Release History - 10 Jul 2017 at 14:26 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c39f49dd-a683-4a53-b57e-8726dc55cb5b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c39f49dd-a683-4a53-b57e-8726dc55cb5b 10th July 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/66e3aa00-53bb-433c-86a1-e1b7ac96bdfe E-Tendering Guide ## Notice URLs - https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/ - https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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