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title: "Supply Of Temporary Agency Workers"
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# Supply Of Temporary Agency Workers

Buyer: ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cb8fa45e-2664-4b11-9aa9-e5a0d95262e6

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## Summary

Ashford Borough Council is currently inviting tenders for the "Supply Of Temporary Agency Workers" as part of an open procurement process aimed at renewing its preferred supplier list for temporary staffing services. This contract, valued at £750,000, falls under the classification of services providing personnel, specifically temporary staff. The tender period will close on 7th December 2018, with the contract expected to commence on 1st May 2019 and continue until 30th April 2024. The procurement is being conducted under an open procedure, as indicated by the OJEU Notice requirement, and it is located in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for recruitment agencies and businesses specialising in providing temporary staff, particularly those that can demonstrate both quality and competitive pricing. As Ashford Borough Council seeks to establish partnerships with three generalist agencies, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that are adept at delivering flexible staffing solutions would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this tender can help to significantly broaden these businesses' portfolios and strengthen their presence in the public sector.

## Notice

Ashford Borough Council is seeking to renew the preferred supplier list for the supply of temporary staff. To maintain choice and value for money we would like to invite tenders for this contract. We are looking for three generalist agencies and will be assessing the tenders on a price and quality basis. Additional information: Procurement is subject to an OJEU Notice The tender document and additional information can be accessed from the Kent Business Portal

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1fbfe243-0873-46a1-be11-ce70c68872e9 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Nov 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Dec 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2019 - 30 Apr 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £750,000 |
| 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 | ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | ASHFORD |
| Post town | Tonbridge |
| Postcode | TN23 1PL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Ashford |
| Electoral ward | Victoria |
| Westminster constituency | Ashford |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

## Release History

- 8 Nov 2018 at 16:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1fbfe243-0873-46a1-be11-ce70c68872e9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1fbfe243-0873-46a1-be11-ce70c68872e9
  8th November 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/
  Kent Business Portal

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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