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title: "Temporary Recruitment Services"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF KEELE"
published: "2026-02-17"
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# Temporary Recruitment Services

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF KEELE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6af8df6a-44e5-461a-bf42-0aa86a905bf4

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## Summary

The University of Keele has completed a selective procurement process for temporary recruitment services, following a framework agreement under the SUPC Recruitment Services Framework, specifically Lot 1 for Non-Specialist Staff. The contract, valued at £400,000, involves the supply of recruitment services in Newcastle, England with a service classification under CPV code 79600000. The procurement process reached the award stage as of 21st January 2026, with the contract period spanning from 15th December 2025 to 14th December 2027, initially lasting two years with potential extensions. This tender represents a key procurement for the university, with Blue Arrow Limited appointed as the supplier.

This tender presents lucrative growth opportunities for businesses specialising in recruitment services, particularly those able to provide temporary non-specialist staff. SMEs may find this contract particularly appealing due to the University of Keele's suitability criteria, which favour small and medium-sized enterprises. The structured nature of the procurement through a framework agreement ensures a streamlined engagement process for businesses skilled at navigating such call-off opportunities. Companies looking to expand their portfolio in the educational sector, demonstrated by Blue Arrow Limited’s success, will find such educational procurement an appealing prospect.

## Notice

Call-Off under the SUPC Recruitment Services Framework Ref: PFB4054 SU, Lot 1 - Non Specialist Staff.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1220338e-82b9-464b-9d6c-af2277b98454 |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 15 Dec 2025 - 14 Dec 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £400,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF KEELE |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE |
| Post town | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Postcode | ST5 5BG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC |
| Local authority | Newcastle-under-Lyme |
| Electoral ward | Keele |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle-under-Lyme |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BLUE ARROW |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 17 Feb 2026 at 12:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1220338e-82b9-464b-9d6c-af2277b98454

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1220338e-82b9-464b-9d6c-af2277b98454
  17th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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