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title: "Temporary Staffing"
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buyer: "KENT COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2024-10-11"
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# Temporary Staffing

Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-be1e0d96-299f-49e2-89d3-ba8e4fdd91d8

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## Summary

Kent County Council has awarded City Healthcare Agency Ltd a contract for the provision of temporary staffing services in the Children's Social Care sector. This contract, valued at £14,358,826.90, was procured using a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement (RM6161). The procurement falls under the industry category of recruitment services (CPV code 79600000). The contract commenced on 9th October 2024 and will conclude on 8th October 2026, with an optional one-year extension. The services will be provided primarily in Maidstone, ME14 1XQ, and serve as a backup solution with no guaranteed volumes.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for large-scale recruitment agencies specialising in temporary staffing services. Businesses positioned to meet the requirements of large, variable-volume contracts and those with experience in public sector children's social care services will be well-suited to compete. Participating in such contracts can significantly enhance a company's portfolio, provide steady revenue streams, and build credibility in public sector procurement, particularly within social care and recruitment services.

## Notice

Kent County Council have awarded City Healthcare Agency Ltd a 2 year contract with an optional 1 year extension via Crown Commercial Service's RM6161 Framework to act as a backup contract for temporary agency staff at UASC sites for Children's Social Care. The contract value is between PS0-PS21,000,000 over a maximum of 3 years as this is a back up contract with no guaranteed volumes.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73948b73-bc62-487e-a774-9b9c19dfc530 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 8 Oct 2024 - 8 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £14,358,826 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £14,358,826 |
| 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 | KENT COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MAIDSTONE |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME14 1XQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Maidstone |
| Electoral ward | Penenden Heath |
| Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CITY HEALTHCARE AGENCY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 11 Oct 2024 at 14:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73948b73-bc62-487e-a774-9b9c19dfc530

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73948b73-bc62-487e-a774-9b9c19dfc530
  11th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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