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title: "Professional Services"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH"
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# Professional Services

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3e4a90a0-f457-4670-8a26-1bd8a947b781

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## Summary

The University of Plymouth has completed a public procurement process for professional services, specifically the supply of temporary staff and employment agencies, classified under CPV code 79620000. This contract was awarded through a direct procurement method labelled as a single tender action below the threshold. The procurement process advanced from tender initiation to award, with the tender period ending on 16 September 2024 and the contract period starting on 17 September 2024, lasting until 30 April 2025. This tender is located in the South West region of England, and the total contract value is £63,700 GBP.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in temporary staffing solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete in this market, as indicated by the contract's suitability criteria. The awarded contract to Strategic People Ltd, an SME, underscores the university's intent to engage with smaller, agile businesses that can provide specialised staffing services efficiently. By participating in such public sector contracts, businesses can enhance their portfolios and establish lasting relationships with institutional clients, potentially leading to further opportunities within the educational sector and beyond.

## Notice

Temporary Staff and Employment Agencies

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/939790b5-2f1e-473b-94bf-b14846c77002 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 16 Sep 2024 - 30 Apr 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £63,700 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £63,700 |
| 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 PLYMOUTH |
| Locality | PLYMOUTH |
| Post town | Plymouth |
| Postcode | PL4 8AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK41 Plymouth |
| Local authority | Plymouth |
| Electoral ward | Drake |
| Westminster constituency | Plymouth Sutton and Devonport |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | STRATEGIC PEOPLE |

## 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 Oct 2024 at 14:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/939790b5-2f1e-473b-94bf-b14846c77002

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/939790b5-2f1e-473b-94bf-b14846c77002
  22nd October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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