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title: "MANAGED SERVICE FOR TEMPORARY STAFF FOR LOCAL AUTHORITIES"
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# MANAGED SERVICE FOR TEMPORARY STAFF FOR LOCAL AUTHORITIES

Buyer: BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a84c0c91-818e-440d-bd0b-0f8235dff2c8

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## Summary

The procurement process led by Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council involves a managed service for providing temporary staffing across various council functions. The contracting process has reached the award stage, with Reed Specialist Recruitment Ltd selected as the supplier. This procurement, classified under recruitment services, is valued at £48 million and utilises a selective, restricted procedure. The service covers Yorkshire and the Humber, with the contract period starting on 5th April 2025 and concluding on 4th April 2027. Notable information includes the completion of the tender process with an end date for bids set on 8th March 2025, and the award was made active on 7th March 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the recruitment services sector, particularly those capable of providing high-calibre temporary staff. SMEs and VCSEs are especially encouraged, given the council's emphasis on supporting diverse business entities. With a substantial contract value and an expansive service requirement, businesses with a robust infrastructure to manage such demands stand to benefit particularly well. Reed Specialist Recruitment Ltd, a large-scale firm, exemplifies the kind of well-prepared recruitment agency suitable for this contract.

## Notice

Multi Service Provider (MSP) to provide temporary staffing services across all functions of the council, to be easily accessible to all hiring managers and to ensure all external regulations and internal checks are carried out on potential temporary staff and a high calibre of candidate is provided.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b052df34-aefe-4d44-8305-efcd35aa19df |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 4 Apr 2025 - 4 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £48,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £48,000,000 |
| 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 | BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S70 2TA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE33 Barnsley |
| Local authority | Barnsley |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Barnsley North |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | REED SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 30 Apr 2025 at 14:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b052df34-aefe-4d44-8305-efcd35aa19df

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b052df34-aefe-4d44-8305-efcd35aa19df
  30th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.barnsley.gov.uk

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