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title: "Neutral Vendor - Managed Services for Temporary Agency Resource"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7d420dc3-2bb4-4842-921f-af896ffa8cab"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HS2"
published: "2021-10-14"
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# Neutral Vendor - Managed Services for Temporary Agency Resource

Buyer: HS2  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7d420dc3-2bb4-4842-921f-af896ffa8cab

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## Summary

The procurement process involves HS2, located in Birmingham, which has awarded a contract for "Neutral Vendor - Managed Services for Temporary Agency Resource." The contract focuses on the recruitment of temporary, interim, and permanent personnel, with a maximum estimated value of £40 million over a 24-month period. The contract commenced on 15th October 2021 and will run until 14th April 2023, with an option to extend for a further six months. This was procured through a selective method, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period concluding on 20th August 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in recruitment services and personnel supply. Companies capable of providing temporary and permanent staffing solutions, especially within the UK's West Midlands and London regions, would be well-placed to compete. The initial contract value and the potential for extension make this an attractive prospect for both established firms and new entrants looking to grow within the managed services industry.

## Notice

Award of a contract for the provision of a Neutral Vendor for Temporary, Interim and Permanent Recruitment, for an initial period of 18 month from 15th October 2021 until 14th April 2023 with the option to extend for a further 6 months until 14th October 2023 for the maximum estimated value of PS40m over 24months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d863bbeb-7c1e-4a6a-a30a-5a8d2998b87d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Oct 2021 |
| Contract period | 14 Oct 2021 - 14 Apr 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £40,000,000 |
| 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 | HS2 |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 6GA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Ladywood |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COMENSURA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

## Release History

- 14 Oct 2021 at 09:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d863bbeb-7c1e-4a6a-a30a-5a8d2998b87d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d863bbeb-7c1e-4a6a-a30a-5a8d2998b87d
  14th October 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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