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title: "Vendor-Neutral Managed Service for Temporary Agency Workers"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2018-10-16"
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# Vendor-Neutral Managed Service for Temporary Agency Workers

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e08c1b87-0987-40c7-9650-4316ba411437

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## Summary

Durham County Council is seeking contracts for a "Vendor-Neutral Managed Service for Temporary Agency Workers" as part of their procurement activities in the services sector, specifically focused on the supply of personnel, including temporary staff. The contract, valued at £40 million, was initiated through a selective procurement method as a call-off from the NEPO508 Framework. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract period set to commence on 1st November 2018 and concluding on 31st October 2021. Interested suppliers should note that the tender period ended on 21st June 2018, and the award was published on 16th October 2018.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their market presence, particularly those specialising in workforce solutions and staffing services. Companies that can provide effective management of temporary agency workers would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The successful supplier, Geometric Results International Limited, exemplifies the type of business that can thrive in this field, offering innovative staffing solutions that align with the council's requirements for flexibility and quality in staffing services.

## Notice

Vendor-Neutral Managed Service for Temporary Agency Workers. Call off from NEPO508 Framework for Vendor Neutral Managed Service for Temporary Agency Workers

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf059300-b828-4304-a5d4-56a8bbfa0394 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jun 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Oct 2018 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2018 - 31 Oct 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £40,000,000 |
| 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 | DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 5UL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Neville's Cross |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GEOMETRIC RESULTS INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

## Release History

- 16 Oct 2018 at 08:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf059300-b828-4304-a5d4-56a8bbfa0394

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf059300-b828-4304-a5d4-56a8bbfa0394
  16th October 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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