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title: "Invitation to join a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) of Temporary Agency, Contractor and Interim Agencies for Preferred Supplier Listing (PSL) Status for Halton Borough Council - Y25002"
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# Invitation to join a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) of Temporary Agency, Contractor and Interim Agencies for Preferred Supplier Listing (PSL) Status for Halton Borough Council - Y25002

Buyer: BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cb84aba0-0eaa-472d-a0e6-ddacf198da9b

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## Summary

The public procurement process is initiated by Halton Borough Council in collaboration with Kent Commercial Services Ltd, trading as Connect2Halton. The tender, titled "Invitation to join a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) of Temporary Agency, Contractor and Interim Agencies for Preferred Supplier Listing (PSL) Status", is aimed at recruitment services within the services industry category. With a procurement status marked as active and published on 5th August 2026, this process is particularly directed towards fulfilling the temporary recruitment and interim worker needs of Halton Borough Council and related education institutions. Open internationally, significant locations mentioned include the United Kingdom and numerous territories globally. The procurement method is a selective, restricted procedure above the threshold, with tender submissions due by 31st March 2025 and the contract period commencing on 1st April 2025, lasting until 1st April 2026.

This tender represents a lucrative opportunity for temporary recruitment and interim worker agencies seeking to expand their business within local government sectors across variable geographic regions. The substantial budget of £500 million underscores its potential. The opportunity actively encourages participation from SMEs and VCSEs, thus offering broader accessibility to diverse businesses that fit the eligibility criteria. By securing a place on this DPS, agencies can access a consistent stream of recruitment services demand from the local council and related educational institutions, thereby fostering business growth and increased market influence.

## Notice

Halton Borough Council & Kent Commercial Services Limited T/A Connect2Halton, is a joint venture between Halton Borough Council & Kent Commercial Services Kent Ltd (CSKL) (a wholly owned business of Kent County Council), newly formed for the purpose of delivering services back to Halton Borough Council and CSKL respectively, for the benefit of the communities that it serves. This opportunity will allow Connect2Halton to offer a recruitment managed service approach to the temporary agency, contractor and interim recruitment needs of Halton Borough Council, with an option for managed services to Halton Borough Council maintained schools and Academy Trusts/Multi Academy Trusts. Connect2Halton 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/129aeb78-f510-4371-af40-1bf7c38d8955 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| 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 12:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/129aeb78-f510-4371-af40-1bf7c38d8955

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/129aeb78-f510-4371-af40-1bf7c38d8955
  5th August 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=1056041674
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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