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title: "Managed Service for Temporary Agency Resource"
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buyer: "LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL"
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# Managed Service for Temporary Agency Resource

Buyer: LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a84458ad-893e-451e-bfcd-33b2d13d7e07

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## Summary

The Liverpool City Council has completed the procurement process for the "Managed Service for Temporary Agency Resource," valued at £28 million. This contract falls under the recruitment services category and is located in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The tender was awarded on 25th October 2018, with the contract period running from 26th October 2018 to 25th October 2020. The procurement method used was a direct award, which means that the council selected a supplier without a competitive bidding process, and the successful supplier for this contract is Matrix-SCM Limited.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses operating within the recruitment services sector, particularly those that specialise in managed services for temporary staffing. While SMEs and VCSEs were not indicated as suitable for this specific contract, larger firms with the capability to handle extensive recruitment needs and manage relationships with multiple temporary agencies could thrive in pursuing similar contracts. Companies interested in enhancing their operational capacity and service offerings in public sector recruitment should consider engaging with Liverpool City Council for future opportunities.

## Notice

Provision of a neutral vendor, managed service for temporary agency resource to Liverpool City Council.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69e0a51e-0143-40e6-9c80-10f3f1e3df74 |
| 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 | 15 Feb 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Oct 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Oct 2018 |
| Contract period | 25 Oct 2018 - 25 Oct 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £28,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £28,000,000 |
| 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 | LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 1DS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | Waterfront South |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MATRIX-SCM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 15 Feb 2019 at 15:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69e0a51e-0143-40e6-9c80-10f3f1e3df74

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69e0a51e-0143-40e6-9c80-10f3f1e3df74
  15th February 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.liverpool.gov.uk

## Provenance

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