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title: "Temporary Worker Agencies and Interim Contractors/Consultants for Preferred Supplier Listing Status for Dorset Unitary Council Y24006"
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# Temporary Worker Agencies and Interim Contractors/Consultants for Preferred Supplier Listing Status for Dorset Unitary Council Y24006

Buyer: BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ae1692f2-be4d-40c2-b4c4-43ea44d3ebfa

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## Summary

Dorset Unitary Council, in partnership with Kent Commercial Services Limited, has announced a tender for "Temporary Worker Agencies and Interim Contractors/Consultants for Preferred Supplier Listing Status for Dorset Unitary Council Y24006". This procurement opportunity is categorised under recruitment services (CPV: 79600000) and pertains to the delivery of recruitment services across various international locations. The process is currently at the tender stage, with the deadline for submissions set for 31st March 2025. The contract period will commence on 1st April 2025 and end on 1st April 2026. The procurement method is selective, aligned with a restricted procedure above the threshold, and it has been set up as a joint venture named Connect2Dorset to fulfil recruitment needs with an allocation of £500 million.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in recruitment, particularly those well-versed in providing temporary and interim staffing solutions. Companies experienced in working with local authorities or educational institutions might find this opportunity particularly beneficial. The procurement is especially suited to SMEs and VCSEs, promising a tangible route for business growth by becoming a preferred supplier for a significant governmental body. Engaging with this tender can position businesses strategically for future collaborations and recognitions in the recruitment industry, given its broad geographic scope and financial volume.

## Notice

Dorset Unitary Council & Kent Commercial Services Limited T/A Connect2Dorset is a joint venture between Dorset Unitary Council & Kent Commercial Services Kent Ltd (a wholly owned business of Kent County Council), newly formed for the purpose of delivering services back to Dorset Unitary Council and CSKL respectively, for the benefit of the communities that it serves. This opportunity will allow Connect2Dorset to offer a recruitment managed service approach to the temporary agency, contractor and interim recruitment needs of Dorset Unitary Council, with an option for managed services to Dorset Unitary Council maintained schools and Academy Trusts/Multi Academy Trusts. Connect2Dorset are seeking temporary recruitment and interim worker agencies to join the DPS

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ce80f3a-c3ee-432f-956a-66391527eae3 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 1 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED |
| Locality | WEST MALLING |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME19 4YT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ46 West Kent |
| Local authority | Tonbridge and Malling |
| Electoral ward | Kings Hill |
| Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 5 Aug 2026 at 12:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ce80f3a-c3ee-432f-956a-66391527eae3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ce80f3a-c3ee-432f-956a-66391527eae3
  5th August 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=1056044771
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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