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title: "WHC - Agency Staff. - AWARD"
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# WHC - Agency Staff. - AWARD

Buyer: WELWYN HATFIELD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3156f39f-c92a-4901-b204-4a4d7147d5d2

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## Summary

Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council has concluded an open procurement process to appoint agencies for the supply of temporary staff, with contracts awarded to 4 SocialWork Limited and Reed Specialist Recruitment Ltd. This tender, titled "WHC - Agency Staff," falls under the industry category of supply services of personnel, specifically temporary staff (CPV code: 79620000). The process involves three specific lots: General staffing, Environmental Health staff, and Property Services staff (primarily housing), with between five and seven bidders shortlisted for each lot. The contractual period is set to begin on 1st July 2025 through to 30th June 2028, with the potential for a one-year extension. This award phase was finalised on 22nd April 2025, and the contracts are valued between £3,000,000 and £4,000,000 in total.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in staffing services across multiple industries, as it spans a variety of staffing needs. Companies that specialise in temporary staffing for general roles, environmental health, and property services, particularly those capable of servicing multiple geographic areas from the United Kingdom to broader regions, are well-positioned to benefit. The procurement process, conducted through an open procedure, favoured bidders who scored highest in specific evaluation criteria, which indicates a strong emphasis on quality and value. This contract not only promises substantial business growth through expansive service provision but also establishes lasting partnerships with a notable public sector entity.

## Notice

Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council in seeking to appoint Agencies to provide temporary staff. The contracts are being offered in 3 Lots: i) Lot 1 - General staffing ii) Lot 2 - Environmental Health staff iii) Lot 3 - Property Services staff (predominately housing) Bidders may apply for one, some or all of the Lots. The contracts will commence on 1st July 2025 and will last for a period of three years with a possible one year further extension Between 5 and 7 bidders will be shortlisted for each Lot. The method of selection will be the highest scorers for section 8, assuming all other pass / fail criteria is met.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39d03e05-4ed7-4210-9e0c-22b077eb76d4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | WELWYN HATFIELD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | HERTS |
| Post town | St Albans |
| Postcode | AL8 6AE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | Welwyn Hatfield |
| Electoral ward | Handside |
| Westminster constituency | Welwyn Hatfield |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | 4 SOCIALWORK; REED 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

- 22 Apr 2025 at 09:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39d03e05-4ed7-4210-9e0c-22b077eb76d4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39d03e05-4ed7-4210-9e0c-22b077eb76d4
  22nd April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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