--- title: "Recruitment Agency Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04cf35" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04cf35" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04cf35.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04cf35.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "PROCUREMENT ASSIST LIMITED C/O INTEGRATED FACILITIES MANAGEMENT BOLTON LTD (IFM BOLTON)" published: "2025-01-10" --- # Recruitment Agency Services Buyer: PROCUREMENT ASSIST LIMITED C/O INTEGRATED FACILITIES MANAGEMENT BOLTON LTD (IFM BOLTON) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04cf35 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04cf35) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04cf35.json) ## Summary Procurement Assist Limited, in collaboration with Integrated Facilities Management Bolton Ltd (iFM Bolton), has initiated a tender for "Recruitment Agency Services" within the public sector across the United Kingdom. This tender, identified as PA BOS 11, falls under the services category with a primary focus on recruitment services (CPV: 79600000). The procurement process, facilitated through a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS), is currently active and open for a 60-month period until 31 May 2029. Interested service providers can apply during the initial 30-day application period or anytime until the DPS closure. The DPS aims to expedite the route to market, eliminating the need for further OJEU procurement processes. The total contract value is £75,000,000, with specific lots dedicated to various staffing needs including employee types, nursing staff, housing services staff, and more. This tender offers substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs in the recruitment sector. Companies specialising in recruitment for diverse roles such as medical staff, housing officers, IT support, HR/communications, asset management, finance, and executive positions will find this tender highly beneficial. The DPS structure allows for continuous application and selective procurement methods, promoting competition and enabling suppliers to secure significant contracts in a broad range of sectors. Businesses capable of delivering comprehensive recruitment services and those with niche specialisations stand to benefit from participating in this procurement opportunity. ## Notice Procurement Assist Limited is seeking service providers to take part in tendering for a place on a 60 month Dynamic Purchasing System for Recruitment Agency Services. The services will be split into several different categories - please see the overview document for more information. The DPS will be available for use by iFM Bolton and the whole public sector from across the United Kingdom. The DPS initial application period is 30 days but will remain open until 31 May 2029. Applications from service providers can be made at any time during this period. The DPS is intended to be a fast route to market for Clients, with Clients not needing any further engagement with OJEU procurement processes. Procurement Assist is publishing this Notice of Amendment made pursuant to the original Notice 2020/S 083-197910 to extend the DPS to 31 May 2029. The remaining information in relation to this DPS is unchanged. ### Lot Information All Employee Types Including, but not limited to: *A mix of recruitment types from all other Categories (or a selection of) from the DPS, or alternative specialism as determined by the Client. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/Q9C26NW44W Renewal: Procurement Assist are extending the active period of the DPS to 31 May 2029. The DPS will be reviewed on an annual basis for amendment, further extension, termination or to re-procure. Nursing, Care and Medical Staff Including, but not limited to: *Different grades of nursing staff, specialist medical staff, portage, technical medical staff, doctors, specialist doctors and general practitioners. Renewal: Procurement Assist are extending the active period of the DPS to 31 May 2029. The DPS will be reviewed on an annual basis for amendment, further extension, termination or to re-procure. Housing Services Staff Including, but not limited to: *Housing officers, contact centre staff, retirement living support staff, rent services staff, ASB specialists and back office support / administration staff. Renewal: Procurement Assist are extending the active period of the DPS to 31 May 2029. The DPS will be reviewed on an annual basis for amendment, further extension, termination or to re-procure. Blue Lights Specialist Staff Including, but not limited to: *Back office administration staff, technical support staff, IT support staff and facilities management staff. Renewal: Procurement Assist are extending the active period of the DPS to 31 May 2029. The DPS will be reviewed on an annual basis for amendment, further extension, termination or to re-procure. HR / Communications Staff Including, but not limited to: *HR administration staff, HR manager, payroll manager, payroll administration staff, communications officer, communications manager. Renewal: Procurement Assist are extending the active period of the DPS to 31 May 2029. The DPS will be reviewed on an annual basis for amendment, further extension, termination or to re-procure. Asset Management Staff Including, but not limited to: *Mechanical and electrical manager or officer, health and safety manager or officer, trade operatives, asset manager or officer and property service personnel. Options: Procurement Assist are extending the active period of the DPS to 31 May 2029. The DPS will be reviewed on an annual basis for amendment, further extension, termination or to re-procure. Finance Staff Including, but not limited to: *Finance manager or officer, business analyst, financial accountant, accounts payable administration staff and management accountant. Renewal: Procurement Assist are extending the active period of the DPS to 31 May 2029. The DPS will be reviewed on an annual basis for amendment, further extension, termination or to re-procure. Executive Staff and Board Members Including, but not limited to: *Chief executive officer, executive director roles, strategic director, operational director, non executive director, board member and chair of the board. Renewal: Procurement Assist are extending the active period of the DPS to 31 May 2029. The DPS will be reviewed on an annual basis for amendment, further extension, termination or to re-procure. Master Vendor Service Including, but not limited to: *A single supply option that Clients can assume full staffing responsibility to the supplier, including KPI monitoring. Renewal: Procurement Assist are extending the active period of the DPS to 31 May 2029. The DPS will be reviewed on an annual basis for amendment, further extension, termination or to re-procure. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000903-2025 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Jan 2025 | | Submission deadline | 31 May 2029 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £75,000,000 | | Lots value | £75,000,000 | | 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 | PROCUREMENT ASSIST LIMITED C/O INTEGRATED FACILITIES MANAGEMENT BOLTON LTD (IFM BOLTON) | | Locality | BOLTON | | Post town | Bolton | | Postcode | BL4 0JR | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD36 Greater Manchester North West | | Local authority | Bolton | | Electoral ward | Farnworth North | | Westminster constituency | Bolton South and Walkden | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79600000 - Recruitment services ## Release History - 10 Jan 2025 at 16:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000903-2025 ## Notice URLs - http://www.boltonft.nhs.uk/about-us/trust-profile/ifm-bolton/ - http://www.procurementassist.co.uk - https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:197910-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/Q9C26NW44W - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Bolton:-Recruitment-services./Q9C26NW44W ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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