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title: "Managed Services for Temporary Agency Resources"
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buyer: "MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Managed Services for Temporary Agency Resources

Buyer: MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cbeeb36e-31d9-48e9-9af1-683c0db50ad9

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## Summary

The Maidstone Borough Council is currently seeking a managed service supplier for temporary agency resources through an open tender titled "Managed Services for Temporary Agency Resources." This procurement falls under the recruitment services industry category and is based in Maidstone, England. The tender was published on 7th October 2021, with an expression of interest deadline set for 12:00pm on 4th November 2021, and the submission deadline for completed tenders is 12:00pm on 11th November 2021. The evaluation of tenders will take place during the week commencing 15th November 2021, with the contractor expected to be appointed by 23rd November 2021. The contract period is planned to commence on 4th December 2021 and will last until 3rd December 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in staffing solutions, recruitment, and managed services for temporary staff. Businesses with expertise in the provision of temporary agency resources can leverage this opportunity to expand their client portfolio by partnering with the Maidstone and Swale Borough Councils, which benefit from a shared human resources function. The open nature of the procurement process encourages a diverse range of suppliers to compete, fostering an environment that can facilitate growth and innovation within the recruitment services sector.

## Notice

Maidstone Borough Council (MBC) and Swale Borough Council are looking to appoint a managed service supplier of temporary agency resources. Mid Kent Services operates a shared service for its Human Resources function serving both Maidstone and Swale Borough Council. A key part of this service is the provision of temporary agency resources. In 2017 Maidstone and Swale Borough Council entered into an agreement for a Managed Service Vendor Neutral Supply Chain Management framework. Key Dates & Timeline for Procurement Tender release: Thursday 7th October 2021 Expression of Interest Deadline: 12:00pm Thursday 4th November 2021 Deadline for submission of completed tenders: 12:00pm Thursday 11th November 2021 Evaluation: w/c 15th November 2021 Appointment of contractor: by 23rd November 2021

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/406403aa-8cc9-4c2f-b7cc-2471f3fba414 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 4 Dec 2021 - 3 Dec 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | MAIDSTONE |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME15 6JQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Maidstone |
| Electoral ward | High Street |
| Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling |
| 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 7 Oct 2021 at 14:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/406403aa-8cc9-4c2f-b7cc-2471f3fba414

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/406403aa-8cc9-4c2f-b7cc-2471f3fba414
  7th October 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=346f78f0-7d27-ec11-810e-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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