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title: "SBC0225 Provision of Agency Framework"
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# SBC0225 Provision of Agency Framework

Buyer: STEVENAGE BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04db8c

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Stevenage Borough Council, titled "SBC0225 Provision of Agency Framework," centres around the supply services of personnel, including temporary staff, across several workforce disciplines. The procedure is designed as a lotted framework with three primary categories: Waste, Recycling, Street Cleansing and Grounds; Drivers, including HGV Drivers; and Administration/Customer Service. This initiative employs an open procedure, fostering transparency and fairness throughout the tendering stages. The main procurement category under services was transitioned from tendering to award status on 19th February 2026, with contracts signed on 17th February 2026, ensuring operational continuity over the next four years. It is structured to support local economic growth by inviting bids within the UKH23 region, focusing specifically on the Stevenage area. Suppliers participated through electronic submissions, adhering to the stipulated criteria of price-value assessments.

Businesses aiming to expand into service personnel supply can benefit significantly from this procurement. Given the tiered and mini-competition format, it allows for both immediate and scheduled staff deployments, suitable for companies with adaptable workforce capabilities. With substantial financial allocations per lot, particularly £3,552,000 for Waste and Recycling and £1,200,000 for Administration, this framework presents lucrative opportunities for growth-focused firms. Smaller businesses (SMEs), as well as larger entities, stand to gain from securing positions within the active lots, potentially leading to long-term collaborations with the council. Those specialising in the relevant services can strengthen market presence in public sector contracting, enhancing reputability and business scope in the regional authority domain governed by Stevenage Borough Council. Consideration is given to companies offering competitive financial proposals and the ability to fulfill varied staffing demands effectively.

## Notice

Stevenage Borough Council is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced companies for the Provision of Agency Workers via lotted framework.The framework will be for a period of 4 years.Suppliers are invited to tender for the provision of agency staff within a specific workforce discipline. The contract will be structured as a framework separated into lots for each area of the workforce. The proposed lots are as follows:* Lot 1 - Waste, Recycling, Street Cleansing and Grounds* Lot 2 - Drivers (including HGV Drivers)* Lot 3 - Administration/customer serviceLot 1- 2- tiered call off as staff are likely to be required on the day.Lots 3 - mini competition lot.

### Lot Information

Waste, Recycling, Street Cleansing and Grounds

Stevenage Borough Council is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced companies for the Provision of Agency Workers via lotted framework.The framework will be for a period of 4 years.Suppliers are invited to tender for the provision of agency staff within a specific workforce discipline. The contract will be structured as a framework separated into lots for each area of the workforce. The proposed lots are as follows:* Lot 1 - Waste, Recycling, Street Cleansing and GroundsThis will be a tiered call off as staff are likely to be required on the day.It is envisaged that 3 suppliers will be appointed to each lot, however, the Council reserves the right to appoint a lesser number to each lot if appropriate. Additionally, 2 reserve suppliers will be appointed to each lot, in case any of the initially appointed supplier withdraw from the contract or are removed for any reason.

Drivers (including HGV Drivers)

Stevenage Borough Council is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced companies for the Provision of Agency Workers via lotted framework.The framework will be for a period of 4 years.Suppliers are invited to tender for the provision of agency staff within a specific workforce discipline. The contract will be structured as a framework separated into lots for each area of the workforce. The proposed lots are as follows:* Lot 2 - Drivers (including HGV Drivers)This will be a tiered call off as staff are likely to be required on the dayIt is envisaged that 3 suppliers will be appointed to each lot, however, the Council reserves the right to appoint a lesser number to each lot if appropriate. Additionally, 2 reserve suppliers will be appointed to each lot, in case any of the initially appointed supplier withdraw from the contract or are removed for any reason.

Administration/customer service

Stevenage Borough Council is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced companies for the Provision of Agency Workers via lotted framework.The framework will be for a period of 4 years.Suppliers are invited to tender for the provision of agency staff within a specific workforce discipline. The contract will be structured as a framework separated into lots for each area of the workforce. The proposed lots are as follows:* Lot 3 - Administration/customer serviceThis will be a mini competition lot.It is envisaged that 3 suppliers will be appointed to each lot, however, the Council reserves the right to appoint a lesser number to each lot if appropriate. Additionally, 2 reserve suppliers will be appointed to each lot, in case any of the initially appointed supplier withdraw from the contract or are removed for any reason.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015045-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,232,000 |
| Lots value | £5,232,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £5,232,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | STEVENAGE BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | STEVENAGE |
| Post town | Stevenage |
| Postcode | SG1 1HN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | Stevenage |
| Electoral ward | Old Town |
| Westminster constituency | Stevenage |
| Delivery location | TLH23 Hertfordshire CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 11 |
| Supplier names | AXIS RECRUITMENT; BLUE ARROW; COMMUNITY RESOURCING LTD T/A RESOURCING GROUP; DIAMOND MEDICAL; ESSENTIAL RESULTS; EXTRASTAFF; HALES GROUP; HAYS SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT; LAWRENCE DEAN RECRUITMENT; SURECALL RECRUITMENT SERVICES; TATE RECRUITMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

## Release History

- 19 Feb 2026 at 09:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015045-2026
- 4 Feb 2025 at 15:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003692-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.stevenage.gov.uk
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/supplyhertfordshire/aspx/Home

## Provenance

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