--- title: "Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) of Temporary Agency, Contractor and Interim Agencies for Preferred Supplier Listing (PSL) Status for Luton Borough Council - Y21001" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6aeb0dea-1371-40ed-b182-415ffac88acc" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6aeb0dea-1371-40ed-b182-415ffac88acc" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6aeb0dea-1371-40ed-b182-415ffac88acc.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6aeb0dea-1371-40ed-b182-415ffac88acc.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LUTON AND KENT COMMERCIAL SERVICES LLP" published: "2026-08-05" --- # Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) of Temporary Agency, Contractor and Interim Agencies for Preferred Supplier Listing (PSL) Status for Luton Borough Council - Y21001 Buyer: LUTON AND KENT COMMERCIAL SERVICES LLP Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6aeb0dea-1371-40ed-b182-415ffac88acc [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6aeb0dea-1371-40ed-b182-415ffac88acc) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6aeb0dea-1371-40ed-b182-415ffac88acc.json) ## Summary The current procurement process is initiated by Luton and Kent Commercial Services LLP, a joint venture between Luton Borough Council and Commercial Services Kent Ltd. It seeks to establish a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Temporary Agency, Contractor, and Interim Agencies to achieve a Preferred Supplier Listing (PSL) status for the Luton Borough Council. This contract, identified under the scheme with CPV code 79600000 for recruitment services, aims to offer managed recruitment services for temporary and interim roles, including potential services for schools and academies within Luton. As of the tender notice published on 5th August 2026, the contract is active and pertains to services with potential delivery locations encompassing the UK and several other regions. The procurement stage is currently at the tender phase, with the contract period expected to commence by 31st January 2028 and conclude on 1st February 2028. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in recruitment services to expand their commercial footprint, especially those with experience in providing temporary, interim, or contractor staffing solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate due to their suitability for this procurement. The DPS approach facilitates a more flexible engagement model, allowing businesses to join the pool of suppliers over time, which can lead to sustained business growth and the possibility of establishing long-term relationships with local authorities and educational institutions within the Luton area. Participating in this contractual opportunity could also enhance a company's profile and provide a steady flow of business in a competitive market. ## Notice Luton & Kent Commercial Services T/A Connect2Luton (C2L) is a joint venture between Luton Borough Council (LBC) and Commercial Services Kent Ltd (CSKL) (a wholly owned business of Kent County Council), newly formed for the purpose of delivering services back to LBC and CSKL respectively for the benefit of the communities that it serves. This opportunity will allow C2L to offer a recruitment managed service approach to the temporary, interim and contractor recruitment needs of LBC, with an option for managed services to either and/or LBC maintained Schools and Academies within the borough of Luton. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dbefd5a3-b517-411e-ac69-b913267de465 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Aug 2026 | | Submission deadline | 3 Aug 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Jan 2028 - 1 Feb 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £500,000 | | 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 | LUTON AND KENT COMMERCIAL SERVICES LLP | | Locality | UK-UK-WEST MALLING: RECRUITMENT SERVICES.: RECRUIT | | 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 - 5 Aug 2026 at 12:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dbefd5a3-b517-411e-ac69-b913267de465 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dbefd5a3-b517-411e-ac69-b913267de465 5th August 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=1056047829 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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