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title: "Specialist temp agency - Childrens Services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f9f11b91-8642-4bb1-9de4-c4408f2e5a38"
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buyer: "TORBAY COUNCIL"
published: "2022-07-11"
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# Specialist temp agency - Childrens Services

Buyer: TORBAY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f9f11b91-8642-4bb1-9de4-c4408f2e5a38

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## Summary

Torbay Council has successfully completed the procurement process for the tender titled "Specialist temp agency - Childrens Services." This contract, valued at £97,175, falls under the supply of personnel industry category and was located in Torquay, South West England. The procurement method used was a direct award under a waiver of financial regulations and contract procedures. The contract period commenced on 25th October 2021 and concluded on 24th April 2022. The award notice for this contract was published on 11th July 2022.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in temporary staffing services, particularly those with expertise in children's services. Companies with the capacity to provide personnel for short-term engagements will find this contract particularly relevant. Engaging in this process can enhance business growth, allowing entrants to establish valuable relationships with public sector clients like Torbay Council and expand their service offerings in the competitive temporary staffing market.

## Notice

Use of off-contract agency for temporary staff member.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44892b72-535a-4f1e-bbd4-7bd1f088e41a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Direct award under waiver of Financial Regulations and Contract Procedures - Waiver 449. |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Oct 2021 |
| Contract period | 24 Oct 2021 - 24 Apr 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £97,175 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £97,175 |
| 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 | TORBAY COUNCIL |
| Locality | TORQUAY |
| Post town | Torquay |
| Postcode | TQ1 3DR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK42 Torbay |
| Local authority | Torbay |
| Electoral ward | Tormohun |
| Westminster constituency | Torbay |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ZEN TALENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

## Release History

- 11 Jul 2022 at 12:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44892b72-535a-4f1e-bbd4-7bd1f088e41a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44892b72-535a-4f1e-bbd4-7bd1f088e41a
  11th July 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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