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title: "Managed Services for Temporary Agency Resources"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02e966"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2021-10-07"
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# Managed Services for Temporary Agency Resources

Buyer: MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02e966

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## Summary

The Maidstone Borough Council and Swale Borough Council are currently in the tender stage of their procurement process for the project titled "Managed Services for Temporary Agency Resources." This initiative falls under the business services category, specifically within recruitment services, and is located in Maidstone, UK. The tender is open and submissions are due by 11 November 2021 at 12:00 GMT, with bid opening scheduled for the same day at 12:30 GMT. The procurement follows an open procedure, and the contract period is set for 1080 days, with the possibility of two optional 12-month extensions.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in recruitment and temporary staffing solutions. Companies that can provide high-quality candidates, effective supply chain management, and excellent customer service would be well-suited to participate in this procurement. Participation in this tender can help businesses expand their client base and demonstrate their capability to deliver value for money while meeting legislative requirements in the recruitment sector.

## Notice

Maidstone Borough Council (MBC) and Swale Borough Council are looking to appoint a managed service supplier of temporary agency resources. Mid Kent Services operates a shared service for its Human Resources function serving both Maidstone and Swale Borough Council. A key part of this service is the provision of temporary agency resources. In 2017 Maidstone and Swale Borough Council entered into an agreement for a Managed Service Vendor Neutral Supply Chain Management framework.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Both Maidstone and Swale Borough Council wish to appoint a Supplier who shall offer throughout the contact period:- A complete supply chain management solution Quality candidates for our temporary roles Timely fulfilment of temporary roles Best Value for money Comprehensive management information High levels of communication and customer satisfaction Consolidated invoicing weekly/ monthly as required Expert advice on any legislative requirements related to Agency Workers The objectives of the procurement are: To deliver the highest quality Services which offer best value for money To deliver, in the event that the procurement exercise requires the transition to a new Managed Service Provider, a smooth and seamless transition To reduce, year on year, the level of off-contract spend which will require the pro-active support of the Supplier

Renewal: 2 optional extensions of 12 months will be available at the end of the initial contract period

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025080-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | SWALE BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | MAIDSTONE |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME15 6JQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ43 Kent Thames Gateway |
| Local authority | Swale |
| Electoral ward | Roman |
| Westminster constituency | Sittingbourne and Sheppey |
| Delivery location | TLJ45 Mid Kent |

## 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

## Release History

- 7 Oct 2021 at 14:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025080-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk
- http://www.maidstone.gov.uk/
- http://www.swale.gov.uk

## Provenance

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