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title: "Exception request for Agency Workers (CFS)"
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# Exception request for Agency Workers (CFS)

Buyer: LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-79f2696b-d4d5-401b-a0f4-7d84ee52b3e8

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## Summary

The procurement process is being conducted by Leicestershire County Council, focusing on the title "Exception request for Agency Workers (CFS)" within the recruitment services industry in the United Kingdom. The procurement was initiated as a direct award, and the contract, valued at £179,820, began on 1 January 2022 and is set to conclude on 30 September 2022. Notable dates include the end of the tender period on 17 December 2021, with the award notice published on 7 March 2022.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for recruitment agencies targeting social workers, particularly those with a focus on providing agency workers for local government services. Businesses that are equipped to supply skilled professionals within the Children and Family Services sector may find this contract especially relevant. Competition will likely come from larger recruitment firms, but niche and specialised agencies could also thrive by offering tailored services aligned with the council's specific needs.

## Notice

Exception request to allow CFS to use agency workers for (Social workers within Disabled Children's Services).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e333f2b5-d11e-45dc-8dc9-1e5367955e57 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2022 - 30 Sep 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £179,820 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £179,820 |
| 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 | LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE3 8RA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Blaby |
| Electoral ward | Glenfield Faire |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Leicestershire |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LEADERS IN CARE RECRUITMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 7 Mar 2022 at 13:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e333f2b5-d11e-45dc-8dc9-1e5367955e57

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e333f2b5-d11e-45dc-8dc9-1e5367955e57
  7th March 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.eastmidstenders.org/index.html

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