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title: "Professional Services"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH"
published: "2024-11-13"
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# Professional Services

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dcd9c009-c149-4c71-9d8b-e3d93b5d0fbf

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## Summary

The University of Plymouth has completed a procurement process for professional services, specifically focusing on temporary staff and employment agencies. This contract is classified under the CPV code 79620000 for supply services of personnel including temporary staff, with the procurement valued at £198,536. The contract was awarded through a direct procurement method, specifically a single tender action below the threshold. The procurement process is in the award stage, with the contract period running from 1st October 2024 to 31st October 2025. The service delivery is expected in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in temporary staff and employment services. By securing such contracts, businesses can establish or bolster relationships with prominent clients such as the University of Plymouth. The procurement's streamlined nature means smaller suppliers, especially those within the specified region, are well-suited to meet the requirements, thus providing an excellent growth opportunity in a reputable sector. The awarded supplier is STHREE Staffing UK Limited, an SME with relevant expertise.

## Notice

Temporary Staff and Employment Agencies.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb9c3f31-40df-43ac-b159-93f51de02277 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2024 - 31 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £198,536 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £198,536 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH |
| Locality | PLYMOUTH |
| Post town | Plymouth |
| Postcode | PL4 8AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK41 Plymouth |
| Local authority | Plymouth |
| Electoral ward | Drake |
| Westminster constituency | Plymouth Sutton and Devonport |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | STHREE STAFFING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

## Release History

- 13 Nov 2024 at 11:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb9c3f31-40df-43ac-b159-93f51de02277

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb9c3f31-40df-43ac-b159-93f51de02277
  13th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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