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title: "Provision of Agency Staff via ESPO 3S-22"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "STEVENAGE BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2025-09-09"
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# Provision of Agency Staff via ESPO 3S-22

Buyer: STEVENAGE BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4700fe96-127f-4bb5-b496-0138b924caa9

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## Summary

The procurement process overseen by Stevenage Borough Council involved the "Provision of Agency Staff via ESPO 3S-22", specifically targeting the accounts payable sector within the East of England, United Kingdom. This procurement falls under the industry category of supply services of personnel including temporary staff. Using a selective procurement method entailing a call-off from a framework agreement, the tender process reached its award stage, with the contract having started on 4th September 2025 and scheduled to conclude on 28th February 2026. For small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), participation was encouraged, aligning with the council's suitability criteria.

This contract presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in staffing solutions to expand their market presence, especially SMEs and VCSEs capable of delivering temporary staff services. Companies with expertise in providing personnel for local government roles will find this tender particularly advantageous, considering its focus on accounts payable leadership. Large-scale organisations, evidenced by the supplier REED SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT LIMITED, can leverage their extensive networks and resources to fulfil the contract efficiently, benefiting from a contract valued at £27,750. The engagement through a structured framework offers a strategic chance for service providers to align with public sector procurement policies and build long-term governmental partnerships.

## Notice

Provision of agency staff - Accounts Payable Team Leader

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b301771-de02-4184-a0c5-5fe06b98f4ad |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 3 Sep 2025 - 28 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £27,750 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £27,750 |
| 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 | STEVENAGE BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | STEVENAGE |
| Post town | Stevenage |
| Postcode | SG1 1HN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | Stevenage |
| Electoral ward | Old Town |
| Westminster constituency | Stevenage |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | REED SPECIALIST RECRITMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

## Release History

- 9 Sep 2025 at 10:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b301771-de02-4184-a0c5-5fe06b98f4ad

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b301771-de02-4184-a0c5-5fe06b98f4ad
  9th September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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