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title: "Temporary Staffing Neutral Vendor"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9d61a6c0-c644-4314-a8d5-b1c16e68efdb"
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source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-08-15"
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# Temporary Staffing Neutral Vendor

Buyer: NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9d61a6c0-c644-4314-a8d5-b1c16e68efdb

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## Summary

The procurement process led by Norfolk County Council for the contract titled "Temporary Staffing Neutral Vendor" is now in the award stage, with Comensura as the selected supplier. This procurement, valued at £24,000,000, falls under the recruitment services industry category and is designated as a selective procurement method conducted through a call-off from the NEPO Framework for Agency Staff (Reference NEPO508). The contract encompasses services to be delivered in the East of England, with its commencement dated for 13 October 2025 and scheduled to conclude by 12 October 2029.

This tender presents a significant business growth opportunity for those engaged in the recruitment services sector, particularly organisations adept at managing temporary agency resources within a neutral vendor model. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited for this opportunity, given the framework's suitability criteria. Engaging in such public contracts can enhance a business's credibility and presence in the public procurement market, fostering growth through the consistent requirement for staffing solutions over a four-year period.

## Notice

The awarded contract is for temporary agency resources utilising the neutral vendor model. This is a direct award through the NEPO Framework for Agency Staff (Reference NEPO508).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e777585-9b61-4a51-8c74-44248fbcabdd |
| 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 | 15 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 12 Oct 2025 - 12 Oct 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £24,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £24,000,000 |
| 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 | NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | NORWICH |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR1 2DH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk |
| Local authority | Norwich |
| Electoral ward | Lakenham |
| Westminster constituency | Norwich South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 15 Aug 2025 at 09:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e777585-9b61-4a51-8c74-44248fbcabdd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e777585-9b61-4a51-8c74-44248fbcabdd
  15th August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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