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title: "Provision of Supply Services to Schools"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2018-06-19"
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# Provision of Supply Services to Schools

Buyer: LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7052178a-4d32-4313-8f90-dca722d33191

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## Summary

Lancashire County Council is conducting a procurement process for the "Provision of Supply Services to Schools" within the education sector. This open tender aims to secure a service provider for the recruitment and provision of temporary supply staff across maintained schools and academies in Lancashire. The procurement process was initiated with the tender period closing on 2 March 2018, and the contract spans from 1 September 2018 to 31 August 2026, with a total estimated contract value of £64 million. The delivery locations are situated in the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This contracting opportunity presents significant potential for business growth, particularly for recruitment agencies that can provide high-quality temporary staffing solutions. Companies with experience in educational staffing or those that offer recruitment services tailored to schools would be especially well-positioned to compete for this contract, especially considering the 6.5% of the contract value linked to potential business growth in neighbouring authorities. Interested businesses should ensure they have the capacity and expertise to meet the demands of this substantial contract.

## Notice

LCC is seeking to appoint a Service Provider to undertake the recruitment and provision of temporary Supply Staff to all maintained schools and academies within Lancashire in order to promote the highest quality of candidates and service delivery. Applicants should note that other LCC agency staff are not included as part of this contract. Please note, 6.5% of the contract value is based on potential business growth with schools in neighbouring authorities, further details can be found in the tender specification documents.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/375ad51d-0f76-477c-8045-278a40387c68 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jun 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Mar 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 May 2018 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2018 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £64,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £64,000,000 |
| 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 | LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR1 8XJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | Preston |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Preston |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

## Release History

- 19 Jun 2018 at 14:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/375ad51d-0f76-477c-8045-278a40387c68
- 25 Jan 2018 at 12:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef0933d0-6050-4c80-ade3-e4904affe449

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/375ad51d-0f76-477c-8045-278a40387c68
  19th June 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef0933d0-6050-4c80-ade3-e4904affe449
  25th January 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www3.lancashire.gov.uk/corporate/web/?siteid=6864&pageid=41137&e=e
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