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title: "27286 - temporary care staff"
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# 27286 - temporary care staff

Buyer: PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bccb3a2f-9bfb-420f-a614-35999f0f1f94

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## Summary

The public procurement process hosted by Plymouth City Council, titled "27286 - temporary care staff," has recently reached the award stage. This process falls under the industry category of recruitment services (CPV code 79600000) and was conducted using the open procedure method. The contract is valued at GBP 25,426.85, and the delivery location is England, United Kingdom. The tender period concluded on 19th October 2024, and the contract commenced on 21st October 2024, with an end date of 28th October 2024. Plymouth City Council, located in Plymouth, facilitated this process with Sarah Stevens as the contact point. The tender process culminated in an active award on 20th October 2024, with the award notice published on 15th October 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth for organisations operating within the realm of recruitment services, particularly those capable of providing temporary care staff. While the primary award went to Nurse Plus & Care Plus (UK) Ltd, businesses specialising in similar services may find potential in future tenders with Plymouth City Council. Large-scale companies, in particular, may gain a competitive advantage given the council's preference, although SMEs can also prepare to participate in similar opportunities by building capacity to meet the requirements of public procurements in this sector.

## Notice

27286 - temporary care staff

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/92d24427-fd18-4b44-a44c-daa9face1083 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 20 Oct 2024 - 28 Oct 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,426 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £25,426 |
| 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 | PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | PLYMOUTH |
| Post town | Plymouth |
| Postcode | PL1 3BJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK41 Plymouth |
| Local authority | Plymouth |
| Electoral ward | St Peter and the Waterfront |
| Westminster constituency | Plymouth Sutton and Devonport |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NURSE PLUS & CARE PLUS (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 15 Oct 2025 at 09:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/92d24427-fd18-4b44-a44c-daa9face1083

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/92d24427-fd18-4b44-a44c-daa9face1083
  15th October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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