--- title: "Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) of Temporary Agency, Contractor and Interim Agencies for Preferred Supplier Listing (PSL) Status for Hampshire County Council - Y19013" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-55d0b009-3c96-464f-91ee-1224f706541f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-55d0b009-3c96-464f-91ee-1224f706541f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-55d0b009-3c96-464f-91ee-1224f706541f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-55d0b009-3c96-464f-91ee-1224f706541f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL AND KENT COMMERCIAL SERVICES T/A CONNECT2HAMPSHIRE - (C2H)" published: "2025-02-12" --- # Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) of Temporary Agency, Contractor and Interim Agencies for Preferred Supplier Listing (PSL) Status for Hampshire County Council - Y19013 Buyer: HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL AND KENT COMMERCIAL SERVICES T/A CONNECT2HAMPSHIRE - (C2H) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-55d0b009-3c96-464f-91ee-1224f706541f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-55d0b009-3c96-464f-91ee-1224f706541f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-55d0b009-3c96-464f-91ee-1224f706541f.json) ## Summary Hampshire County Council, in partnership with Kent Commercial Services Limited (trading as Connect2Hampshire), has issued a notice for the Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Temporary Agency, Contractor and Interim Agencies for Preferred Supplier Listing (PSL) status. The procurement process, currently at the tender amendment stage, seeks to address the recruitment needs for temporary and interim positions within Hampshire County Council and its maintained schools, Academy Trusts, and Multi Academy Trusts, with the tender deadline extended to 23 February 2029 at 14:00 GMT. This contract, valued at £150 million, is relevant to the recruitment services industry and involves a restricted procurement procedure, making it suitable for small or medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs). This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the recruitment sector, particularly those specialising in temporary and interim staffing solutions. Organisations that can provide efficient recruitment managed services and meet the criteria set by Hampshire County Council will find this an excellent opportunity for growth. The DPS offers extensive geographical coverage, allowing service delivery to a wide range of locations including the United Kingdom, Europe, and beyond. Businesses looking to expand their client base within the public sector should consider competing for this tender to leverage the substantial contract value and long-term partnership potential with Hampshire County Council and its associated entities. ## Notice Text to be corrected in the original notice: Place of text to be modified: Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate Instead of: 31 March 2025 Time: 14:00 Read New: 23 February 2029 Time: 14:00 Other additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. Hampshire County Council (HCC) & Kent Commercial Services Limited T/A Connect2Hampshire is a joint venture between Hampshire County Council and Commercial Services Kent Ltd ("CSKL" (a wholly owned business of Kent County Council), newly formed for the purpose of delivering services back to HCC and CSKL respectively, for the benefit of the communities that it serves. This opportunity will allow Connect2Hampshire to offer a recruitment managed service approach to the temporary and interim recruitment needs of HCC, with an option for managed services to HCC maintained schools and Academy Trusts/Multi Academy Trusts within the borough of HCC. Connect2Hampshire are seeking temporary recruitment and interim worker agencies to join the DPS This notice is supplemental to OJEU notice 2022/S 000-016495 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8459e9d6-f3de-4406-a484-e3c57f87b07a | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 23 Feb 2029 - 24 Feb 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £150,000,000 | | 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 | HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL AND KENT COMMERCIAL SERVICES T/A CONNECT2HAMPSHIRE - (C2H) | | Locality | WEST MALLING | | Post town | Rochester | | Postcode | ME19 4YT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent | | ITL 3 | TLJ46 West Kent | | Local authority | Tonbridge and Malling | | Electoral ward | Kings Hill | | Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79600000 - Recruitment services ## Release History - 12 Feb 2025 at 14:00 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8459e9d6-f3de-4406-a484-e3c57f87b07a - 30 May 2023 at 13:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8459e9d6-f3de-4406-a484-e3c57f87b07a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8459e9d6-f3de-4406-a484-e3c57f87b07a 12th February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-West-Malling:-Recruitment-services./2CY9Q756Z5 Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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