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title: "Managed Service Provision for the Supply of Temporary Agency Workers"
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# Managed Service Provision for the Supply of Temporary Agency Workers

Buyer: BOURNEMOUTH CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d04edd25-038f-4f07-a5f1-04768a2a171d

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## Summary

The Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council is seeking managed service provision for the supply of temporary agency workers through a direct award process under Lot 1 of the ESPO MSTAR3 framework. This procurement is classified under business services, specifically recruitment services, and is situated in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The contract commenced on 1 December 2020 and is set to end on 30 November 2022, with a total contract value of £32 million. The tender period concluded on 29 November 2020, marking the shift to the award phase.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in recruitment and personnel supply services. Businesses that can efficiently manage a network of agencies and offer competitive margin rates will be well-positioned to participate. The neutral vendor model encourages a level playing field, making it easier for various agencies to compete fairly for the provision of temporary staff, thereby fostering business growth within this sector.

## Notice

Neutral Managed Service Provider of Temporary Agency Workers. Managing a supply chain, or tiers of Agencies to provide Temporary Agency Workers to fulfil bookings. The principle of the neutral vendor is that priority is not given to one agency over another and that all agencies are signed up to and bound by the same, fair terms and conditions, which will make them eligible to put forward candidates for the assignments as and when they arise. This also includes agency margin rates being agreed before candidates are put forward and provides the Council with control on the fee's charged across job categories. Additional information: The length of the contract is for two years with the option to extend the contract annually for a further two years (2+1+1). Award through the ESPO MSTAR3 (Managed Services for Temporary Agency Resources) using the Direct Award process through Lot 1 - Managed Service Provision - Lot 1a Neutral Vendor: MSP to manage a supply chain of Agencies.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36408d20-e7da-4bac-b16e-a4d4359d54d9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Nov 2020 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2020 - 30 Nov 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £32,000,000 |
| 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 | BOURNEMOUTH CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL |
| Locality | BOURNEMOUTH |
| Post town | Bournemouth |
| Postcode | BH2 6DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Local authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Electoral ward | Bournemouth Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bournemouth West |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 79600000 - Recruitment services
- 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

## Release History

- 22 Dec 2020 at 13:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36408d20-e7da-4bac-b16e-a4d4359d54d9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36408d20-e7da-4bac-b16e-a4d4359d54d9
  22nd December 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.bcpcouncil.gov.uk

## Provenance

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