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title: "Agency staff used to cover vacant areas until in-house Staff Recruited"
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# Agency staff used to cover vacant areas until in-house Staff Recruited

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-37c33534-8bd1-41cd-81d7-1cbce23b8b40

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## Summary

The University of the West of England, located in Bristol, initiated a public procurement process aimed at sourcing agency staff to cover vacant positions until in-house staff recruitment is completed. This procurement falls under the industry category of "Supply services of personnel including temporary staff" (CPV 79620000) and utilises a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender was completed with an award to Berkeley Scott Limited, a large enterprise, with an award value of £30,000. The contract period commenced on 18th April 2025 and will run until 31st July 2025, with a previous tender period ending on 17th April 2025. The procurement took place at the University's address in Bristol (postal code BS16 1QY).

This tender represents an opportunity for staffing agencies and businesses involved in personnel supply services to engage with local institutions such as the University of the West of England. The involvement in such contracts can lead to long-term strategic partnerships and provide a revenue stream through similar future agreements. Although this specific contract may not be directly tailored for SMEs or VCSEs, larger enterprises with capabilities in temporary staffing services are well-suited to compete in similar procurements within this framework, offering a chance to expand their footprint in the educational sector.

## Notice

Agency staff used to cover vacant areas until in-house staff recruited covering period to 31/7/25 under Temporary & Permanent Staff Framework (CAT11056TU)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5fae5318-c024-4f83-92e1-7178242c21fb |
| 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 | 15 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 17 Apr 2025 - 31 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,000 |
| 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

- 15 May 2025 at 10:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5fae5318-c024-4f83-92e1-7178242c21fb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5fae5318-c024-4f83-92e1-7178242c21fb
  15th May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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