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title: "SOL - Managed Services for Temporary Agency Resource 2026"
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buyer: "METROPOLITAN BOROUGH OF SOLIHULL"
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# SOL - Managed Services for Temporary Agency Resource 2026

Buyer: METROPOLITAN BOROUGH OF SOLIHULL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-92f35dc0-0f77-4660-b62c-60d3359b4490

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "SOL - Managed Services for Temporary Agency Resource 2026" has been concluded for Solihull Council, in collaboration with West Midlands Employers through a framework managed by Opus People Solutions. This contract pertains to the supply services of personnel, including temporary staff, within the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The buying organisation is the Metropolitan Borough of Solihull, and the procurement stage is currently at the "Award" phase, having been awarded on 25th February 2026. The contract period will run from 20th June 2026 to 19th June 2030, with potential extensions until June 2036. The procurement was selective, utilizing a call-off from a framework agreement, and the contract value is £50,000,000.

This tender offers significant opportunities for companies specializing in temporary staffing services to grow their business by becoming part of a substantial contractual agreement with a valued local council. Ideal contenders for future opportunities might include small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that have a strong track record in supply services of personnel. Although the awarding process is complete for this tender, the precedent set by this framework could inform potential future engagements for businesses in the industry. As Solihull Council relies on the West Midlands Employers framework, businesses engaged or aiming to engage with such frameworks would position themselves well for competitive advantage in future tenders.

## Notice

Solihull Council are moving to use the West Midlands Employers temporary recruitment service WM Temps, which is delivered by Opus People Solutions. This was tendered by West Midlands Employers on behalf of their members which includes Solihull Council. This is an award notice so there is no option to apply at this stage Additional information: This contract has an initial 4 year term. In addition there are also 3 x 2 year extensions up to 19/06/2036.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23450c76-732e-4de0-bbf7-38e6b8d44535 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 19 Jun 2026 - 19 Jun 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,000,000 |
| 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 | METROPOLITAN BOROUGH OF SOLIHULL |
| Locality | SOLIHULL |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B91 3QB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG32 Solihull |
| Local authority | Solihull |
| Electoral ward | St Alphege |
| Westminster constituency | Solihull West and Shirley |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OPUS PEOPLE SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

## Release History

- 1 Jul 2026 at 14:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23450c76-732e-4de0-bbf7-38e6b8d44535

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23450c76-732e-4de0-bbf7-38e6b8d44535
  1st July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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