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title: "Agency Neutral Vendor Provision"
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published: "2024-10-09"
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# Agency Neutral Vendor Provision

Buyer: ASTER GROUP LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ce4d7a48-0c41-4056-a653-f0997475c09e

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## Summary

The procurement process, conducted by ASTER GROUP LIMITED, pertains to the "Agency Neutral Vendor Provision" contract aimed at managing a supply chain of agencies providing Temporary Agency Workers. Classified under recruitment services with CPV code 79600000, this selective procurement method involved a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £3,200,000, has been awarded to Comensura Ltd. The procurement activity occurred in Devizes, England, with the award finalised on 6th April 2024. The contract period spans from 6th April 2024 to 5th April 2028.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for businesses involved in providing managed recruitment services, especially those capable of overseeing a network of supply agencies. Large-scale companies proficient in coordinating multiple tiers of agencies will find this contract particularly beneficial for business growth. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), however, may find entering this contract challenging due to the specific requirements and the scale of management needed. The procurement offers a long-term engagement until 2028, allowing for strategic business planning and sustained collaboration.

## Notice

This is a contract awarded to appoint a Managed Service Provider to manage a supply chain of Agencies. The Managed Service Provider may not itself supply any Temporary Agency Workers directly but instead manages a supply chain, or tiers of Agencies to provide Temporary Agency Workers to fulfil bookings.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ba932ba-9ae9-4baf-8379-9285acf59078 |
| 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 | 9 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Apr 2024 |
| Contract period | 5 Apr 2024 - 5 Apr 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,200,000 |
| 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 | ASTER GROUP LIMITED |
| Locality | DEVIZES |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN10 2AZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire |
| Local authority | Wiltshire |
| Electoral ward | Urchfont & Bishops Cannings |
| Westminster constituency | Melksham and Devizes |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COMENSURA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 9 Oct 2024 at 13:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ba932ba-9ae9-4baf-8379-9285acf59078

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ba932ba-9ae9-4baf-8379-9285acf59078
  9th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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