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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-fa7b8a55-d0c9-4723-b9a5-7f49fa7e4323

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## Summary

Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council has completed a procurement process for a Managed Service Provision concerning the supply of temporary agency workers, aimed at managing a network or tiers of agencies fulfilling temporary worker bookings. The contract, awarded to Comensura Ltd, is classified under supply services of personnel including temporary staff (CPV code 79620000). It will commence on 1 December 2023 with an initial period of 24 months and the option to extend for an additional two years, reaching a potential total duration of 48 months. With a significant contract value of £80,000,000, the service is geographically targeted for the South West region of the United Kingdom. This award follows a Direct Award procurement method via the ESPO MSTAR3 framework, specifically through Lot 1a for Neutral Vendor Managed Services, and the completion of the process marks the current procurement stage as 'Award'.

This contract represents a substantial opportunity for businesses in the staffing and personnel management sectors, especially those proficient as managed service providers capable of handling extensive supply chains. The considerable contract value indicates promising business growth potential for Comensura Ltd and similar organisations interested in future tenders of this nature. The contract is well-suited to SMEs given that its suitability assessment includes provisions for small to medium-sized enterprises. Companies specialising in agency worker services, particularly those with established systems for managing diverse agency networks, would find this tender to be an ideal prospect for expansion within the specified region.

## 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.\r \r The contract will begin on 1 December 2023 with an initial term of 24 months and the option to extend by 24 months (2+1+1). Therefore, the maximum contract length including all extensions is 48 months. Additional information: 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/43001c4d-9ec5-4f7d-83bf-15ed34e88d0c |
| 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 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2023 - 30 Nov 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £80,000,000 |
| 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

- 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

## Release History

- 22 Oct 2025 at 18:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43001c4d-9ec5-4f7d-83bf-15ed34e88d0c
- 28 Apr 2023 at 16:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ca3f281-4b53-456f-a7cb-72219ecc60bd
- 28 Apr 2023 at 14:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76102223-e60b-46de-ad55-9e4ff4d33991

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43001c4d-9ec5-4f7d-83bf-15ed34e88d0c
  22nd October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ca3f281-4b53-456f-a7cb-72219ecc60bd
  28th April 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76102223-e60b-46de-ad55-9e4ff4d33991
  28th April 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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