--- title: "T23-072CRO Provision of Employment Agency Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03ef0b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03ef0b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03ef0b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03ef0b.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DERRY CITY AND STRABANE DISTRICT COUNCIL" published: "2025-05-19" --- # T23-072CRO Provision of Employment Agency Services Buyer: DERRY CITY AND STRABANE DISTRICT COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03ef0b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03ef0b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03ef0b.json) ## Summary The public procurement contracting process for the "T23-072CRO Provision of Employment Agency Services" was initiated by the Derry City and Strabane District Council, a regional authority located in Derry, United Kingdom. This procurement is classified under the industry category of "Supply services of personnel including temporary staff" and primarily focuses on providing short-term employment agency services. The process utilised an open procurement method and was initially in the tender stage, with submissions required by 25th September 2023. The contract included a provision for a 3-year term, beginning from no later than Autumn 2023, with an initial 12-month period and options for two one-year extensions. The tender process aimed to secure up to three preferred suppliers based on cost-effectiveness, with the requirement to supply suitable agency workers within three working days. Opportunities for business growth arise from this tender by allowing service providers in the recruitment and employment services sector to partner with Derry City and Strabane District Council. This contract is especially suited for companies adept at providing swift solutions for administrative, clerical, technical, professional, and manual staffing needs. Firms that can demonstrate cost efficiency and agility in responding to short-term personnel requirements will have a competitive edge. The appointed suppliers, such as MPA Recruitment Ltd and Staffline Recruitment NI Ltd, highlight that small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have a significant foothold in this market, making this contract an attractive option for similarly sized businesses looking to expand their governmental service portfolios. ## Notice Derry City and Strabane District Council invites tenders for the provision of Employment Agency Services for periods of short term cover. It is intended that the tender will cover the full range of administrative, clerical, technical, professional and manual posts within Council. The appointed agency/agencies will only be engaged for short term provision of services to further support and supplement Councils recruitment activity. The Council will appoint up to three preferred suppliers at the lowest cost to Council who will be required to provide a suitable agency worker within 3 working days of the requirement having been notified to the agency. This contract will take effect from the commencement date and remain in force for one year with the option of two further one-year extensions to give a total 3-year contract. The contract will be reviewed after 12 months. The commencement date will be no later than Autumn 2023. Please refer to the CfT documents for further detail. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Derry City and Strabane District Council invites tenders for the provision of Employment Agency Services for periods of short term cover. It is intended that the tender will cover the full range of administrative, clerical, technical, professional and manual posts within Council. The appointed agency/agencies will only be engaged for short term provision of services to further support and supplement Councils recruitment activity. The Council will appoint up to three preferred suppliers at the lowest cost to Council who will be required to provide a suitable agency worker within 3 working days of the requirement having been notified to the agency. This contract will take effect from the commencement date and remain in force for one year with the option of two further one-year extensions to give a total 3-year contract. The contract will be reviewed after 12 months. The commencement date will be no later than Autumn 2023. Please refer to the CfT documents for further detail. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022867-2025 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 May 2025 | | Submission deadline | 25 Sep 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 18 May 2025 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,200,000 | | Lots value | £1,200,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £1 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DERRY CITY AND STRABANE DISTRICT COUNCIL | | Locality | DERRY | | Post town | Northern Ireland | | Postcode | BT48 7NN | | Country | Northern Ireland | | ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland | | ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland | | ITL 3 | TLN0A Derry City and Strabane | | Local authority | Derry City and Strabane | | Electoral ward | Northland | | Westminster constituency | Foyle | | Delivery location | TLN0A Derry City and Strabane | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 3 | | Supplier names | MPA RECRUITMENT; RIADA RESOURCING; STAFFLINE RECRUITMENT NI | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79600000 - Recruitment services - 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff ## Release History - 19 May 2025 at 15:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022867-2025 - 11 Aug 2023 at 11:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023557-2023 ## Notice URLs - https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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