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title: "NEUTRAL VENDOR MANAGED SERVICE FOR THE PROVISION OF TEMPORARY AGENCY STAFF"
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buyer: "GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# NEUTRAL VENDOR MANAGED SERVICE FOR THE PROVISION OF TEMPORARY AGENCY STAFF

Buyer: GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-38351200-1de1-4081-9db7-055f56e4374b

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## Summary

Gloucestershire County Council is initiating an open tender process for the contract titled "Neutral Vendor Managed Service for the Provision of Temporary Agency Staff." This procurement, classified under the industry category of business services, is aimed at supporting Ubico Ltd, a local authority-owned company delivering environmental services. The tender is currently active and the deadline for submissions is set for 21 June 2021. The contract period will commence on 23 August 2021 and extend until 22 August 2024, with a total contract value of £25,200,000, and a minimum value of £21,000,000.

This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses specialising in recruitment and staffing services, particularly those experienced in providing temporary or agency staff. Companies that are well-equipped to manage fluctuating workforce demands and can ensure compliance with necessary confidentiality agreements will find this tender particularly suitable. Engaging with this contract could facilitate growth and enhance service delivery in the UK's South West region.

## Notice

Ubico Ltd is a local authority owned company set up to deliver environmental services to its primary shareholding Councils through service contracts. Ubico Ltd are seeking a Neutral Vendor Managed Service for the Provision of Agency Staff to support their growing Teckal Company. At Ubico Ltd Agency workers are utilised for the following main reasons: * To cover short-term sickness or other absences such as short-term holiday cover * To cover long term sickness / absence * To resource for unplanned increase in demand for labour Open Tender Procurement Process for Ubico Ltd run by Gloucestershire County Council - Reference DN545403 advertised at www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk The Confidentiality Agreement must be signed and returned via the e-portal messaging system: www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk (Pro Contract) The Pricing Schedule (Appendix A) will only be released upon receipt of the signed Confidentiality Agreement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/935e62f5-a128-465f-bd8b-a3a562b8ccb8 |
| Notice type | Tender 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 | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 22 Aug 2021 - 22 Aug 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,200,000 |
| 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 | GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | GLOUCESTER |
| Post town | Gloucester |
| Postcode | GL1 2TG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK73 Gloucestershire CC |
| Local authority | Gloucester |
| Electoral ward | Westgate |
| Westminster constituency | Gloucester |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 20 May 2021 at 21:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/935e62f5-a128-465f-bd8b-a3a562b8ccb8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/935e62f5-a128-465f-bd8b-a3a562b8ccb8
  20th May 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk

## Provenance

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