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title: "Preston College - Invitation to Tender for a Recruitment & Staffing Framework"
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# Preston College - Invitation to Tender for a Recruitment & Staffing Framework

Buyer: PRESTON COLLEGE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04576a

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## Summary

Preston College has completed the awarding stage of their tender process for a Recruitment & Staffing Framework, scheduled to run from 1st August 2024 to 31st July 2026, with options for two 12-month extensions until 31st July 2028. The framework is divided into five lots, covering various teaching staff categories including Science, Engineering, Automotive Technologies, Construction, Accountancy, Health & Public Services, and Business Support Staff, located in Lancashire. Following an open procurement method, the awards were signed on 4th November 2024. The main industry category is recruitment services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in recruitment services, particularly those capable of providing qualified teaching and non-teaching staff for educational institutions. Companies like Eden Brown Ltd, AXIS Recruitment Limited, and Dovetail and Slate Limited, which have secured contracts in this tender, showcase the types of enterprises that could find success through such frameworks. By participating in tenders like these, businesses can enhance their portfolio, expand their market reach, and secure long-term, high-value contracts.

## Notice

Preston College - Invitation to Tender for a Recruitment & Staffing Framework 1st August 2024 - 31st July 2026 (Optional 2x 12-month extension until 31st July 2028)

### Lot Information

Lot 1 - SEAT Teaching Staff (Science, Engineering & Automotive Technologies)

Lot 1 - SEAT Teaching Staff (Science, Engineering & Automotive Technologies)

Options: 48 month(s) from the commencement date, with 24 initial month(s) and option to extend 2x12 month(s)

Lot 2 - Construction Teaching Staff (Brickwork, Carpentry, Electrical, Joinery, Painting & Decorating, Plastering, Plumbing

Lot 2 - Construction Teaching Staff (Brickwork, Carpentry, Electrical, Joinery, Painting & Decorating, Plastering, Plumbing

Options: 48 month(s) from the commencement date, with 24 initial month(s) and option to extend 2x12 month(s)

Lot 3 - Accountancy Teaching Staff

Lot 3 - Accountancy Teaching Staff

Options: 48 month(s) from the commencement date, with 24 initial month(s) and option to extend 2x12 month(s)

Lot 4 - Clinical, Early Years, Health & Public Services Teaching Staff

Lot 4 - Clinical, Early Years, Health & Public Services Teaching Staff

Options: 48 month(s) from the commencement date, with 24 initial month(s) and option to extend 2x12 month(s)

Lot 5 - Business Support Staff (Non-Teaching Roles)

Lot 5 - Business Support Staff (Non-Teaching Roles)

Options: 48 month(s) from the commencement date, with 24 initial month(s) and option to extend 2x12 month(s)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035604-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £999,999 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | PRESTON COLLEGE |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR2 9UR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | Preston |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Preston |
| Delivery location | TLD4 Lancashire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | AXIS RECRUITMENT; DOVETAIL AND SLATE; EDEN BROWN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 4 Nov 2024 at 10:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035604-2024
- 3 May 2024 at 17:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014429-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.axisrec.com
- http://www.dovetailslate.co.uk
- http://www.edenbrownsynergy.com
- http://www.preston.ac.uk/
- https://suppliers.multiquote.com

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