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title: "Temporary Staffing Prior Information Notice (PIN)"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "OXFORD CITY COUNCIL / OXFORD DIRECT SERVICES LTD"
published: "2020-01-17"
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# Temporary Staffing Prior Information Notice (PIN)

Buyer: OXFORD CITY COUNCIL / OXFORD DIRECT SERVICES LTD  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3389ca0a-27fe-479a-8b5a-09a890ede41c

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## Summary

The Oxford City Council and Oxford Direct Services Ltd are currently in the planning stage for a public procurement process titled "Temporary Staffing Prior Information Notice (PIN)". This initiative is focused on the recruitment services industry and aims to engage prospective suppliers regarding temporary staffing requirements. An open day is scheduled for 3rd March 2020 in Oxford, with a deadline for engagement set for 3rd March 2020. The expected total value of this procurement is £12,000,000. Suppliers need to note that this PIN does not constitute a call for competition but rather seeks to gather solutions available in the marketplace before a formal tender is released in March to April 2020.

This procurement process presents significant business opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary/community sector enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in recruitment services. Businesses that offer innovative staffing solutions or have experience in temporary staff provision will be particularly well-suited to participate. Engaging with the open day will provide a valuable opportunity to understand the specific needs of the Oxford City Council and Oxford Direct Services Ltd, allowing businesses to tailor their proposals effectively for the forthcoming tender.

## Notice

Oxford City Council (OCC) and Oxford Direct Services Ltd (ODSL) are using this Prior Information Notice (PIN) to invite suppliers to attend an open day on Tuesday 3rd March 2020 in Oxford. The key aims of the day are for OCC and ODSL to update the marketplace on the current temporary staffing requirements across the companies and then to understand what solutions are available in the marketplace. This PIN does not constitute a call for competition to procure any services, supplies or works for OCC and ODSL. A high level draft specification is included with this PIN and the intention is to go to full tender with a final detailed specification in March to April 2020.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f1c882f-0c7b-4edc-a0e3-aa825ef79716 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jan 2020 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 3 Mar 2020 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £12,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | OXFORD CITY COUNCIL / OXFORD DIRECT SERVICES LTD |
| Locality | OXFORD |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX1 1DS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Oxford |
| Electoral ward | Osney & St Thomas |
| Westminster constituency | Oxford West and Abingdon |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 17 Jan 2020 at 16:57 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f1c882f-0c7b-4edc-a0e3-aa825ef79716

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f1c882f-0c7b-4edc-a0e3-aa825ef79716
  17th January 2020 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- http://procontract.due-north.com
  The PIN is being administered via the South East Business Portal. All correspondence must go through the portal.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.oxford.gov.uk

## Provenance

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