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title: "Temporary Staff Secondment AS"
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buyer: "STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Temporary Staff Secondment AS

Buyer: STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-52e86937-3940-422c-9c5e-e3684d852544

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## Summary

This public procurement process involves Staffordshire County Council engaging in a selective procurement method for infrastructure consultancy services. The contract, titled "Temporary Staff Secondment AS," falls under the industry category of infrastructure works consultancy services, with activities centred in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The tender pertains to a direct award from the Midlands Highways Alliance PSP4 framework, completed on 1st May 2025, with the contract period spanning from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026. Though this was an awarding stage and not an open bidding contract, the total contract value is £50,000, and the primary supplier is Waterman Aspen Ltd. 

This tender exemplifies business growth potential for consulting firms with a focus on infrastructure services and can serve as a benchmark for future opportunities in similar framework agreements. Businesses that are well-suited for such opportunities would typically include those with the capability to fulfil selective procurement requirements and thrive in framework environments, particularly small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and ventures prioritising socially inclusive practices such as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). By being part of established frameworks and understanding compliance with regional councils, similar companies can strategically position themselves to secure direct awards, meeting the criteria that promote competitive advantage and sustainable growth.

## Notice

This is a direct award from the compliant Midlands Highways Alliance PSP4 framework agreement where Waterman Aspen sit as the primary rank 1 supplier for Lot 2 Temporary Professional Staff & Secondments. The award process is via a direct award in accordance with the PSP4 instructions. Additional information: THIS IS NOT A CONTRACT OPPORTUNITY. THIS IS A CONTRACT AWARD

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1987317-3610-40be-b2ec-161c23aec726 |
| 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 | 1 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,000 |
| 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 | STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | STAFFORD |
| Post town | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Postcode | ST16 2DH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC |
| Local authority | Stafford |
| Electoral ward | Forebridge |
| Westminster constituency | Stafford |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WATERMAN ASPEN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71311300 - Infrastructure works consultancy services

## Release History

- 1 Aug 2025 at 10:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1987317-3610-40be-b2ec-161c23aec726

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1987317-3610-40be-b2ec-161c23aec726
  1st August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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