--- title: "Temporary Recruitment Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051660" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-051660" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-051660.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-051660.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "ORBIT GROUP LIMITED" published: "2026-02-16" --- # Temporary Recruitment Services Buyer: ORBIT GROUP LIMITED Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051660 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-051660) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-051660.json) ## Summary The latest procurement process, initiated by Orbit Group Limited, involves a framework agreement for Temporary Recruitment Services, aimed at obtaining recruitment services across the Midlands, East, and Southeast regions of the United Kingdom. This initiative, now in the award stage, invites several suppliers to partake in providing services within specified Lots. The procurement method used is an open, competitive flexible procedure. The agreement will be effective from 9 February 2026, running through to 8 February 2028, with potential extensions until 2030. Notable participants include suppliers such as Adecco UK Limited, Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited, and Reed Specialist Recruitment Limited, among others. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specializing in recruitment services to expand their clientele portfolio and increase revenue. The framework agreement offers a structured market entry for large firms like Adecco and Hays to consolidate their services across strategic UK regions, while SMEs such as Deekay Technical Recruitment Limited and Kate + Co Limited can leverage niche capabilities to access more tailored recruitment needs. Companies involved in technology and information as well as housing sectors would find Lot 2 and Lot 3 particularly aligned with their strategic interests. Overall, this contract fosters competitive engagement amongst varied scales of operations, promoting business growth in a diverse service landscape. ## Notice This contract is a 4-year Framework agreement with 17 agencies to provide temporary recruitment across the Midlands, East and Southeast. The requirement is split into 3 Lots as follows: Lot 1 - (1a & b) Orbit Group Lot 2 - Technology & Information Lot 3 - (3a, 3b & 3c) Orbit Homes ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013670-2026 | | Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large, SME | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Feb 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 29 Oct 2025 | | Contract period | 9 Feb 2026 - 8 Feb 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £17,928,000 | | Contracts value | £16,152,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ORBIT GROUP LIMITED | | Locality | COVENTRY | | Post town | Coventry | | Postcode | CV3 2SU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG33 Coventry | | Local authority | Coventry | | Electoral ward | Wyken | | Westminster constituency | Coventry East | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 18 | | Supplier names | ADECCO; AXIS RECRUITMENT; BARKER ROSS RECRUITMENT; COMMUNITY RESOURCING; DEEKAY TECHNICAL RECRUITMENT; HAYS SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT; HENDERSON SCOTT; KATE; LA FOSSE ASSOCIATES; MORGAN HUNT; NIYAA PEOPLE; REED SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT; SEARCH CONSULTANCY; SELLICK PARTNERSHIP; SF RECRUITMENT; SUMMIT COMPUTER RECRUITMENT LIMITED T/A ITECOPEOPLE; TALENT INTERNATIONAL (UK; VENN GROUP | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79600000 - Recruitment services ## Release History - 16 Feb 2026 at 08:19 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013670-2026 - 5 Nov 2025 at 16:54 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071405-2025 - 30 Oct 2025 at 12:12 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069700-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013670-2026 16th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071405-2025 5th November 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069700-2025 30th October 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-12037 - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-12044 - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-12045 - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-12047 ## Notice URLs - http://www.adecco.co.uk - http://www.axisrec.com - http://www.barkerross.co.uk - http://www.corerecruiter.co.uk - http://www.deekay.co.uk - http://www.fusionpeople.com - http://www.hays.co.uk - http://www.hendersonscott.co.uk - http://www.itecopeople.co.uk - http://www.lafosse.com - http://www.morganhunt.com - http://www.pertemps.co.uk - http://www.reed.com - http://www.rgsetsquare.com - http://www.search.co.uk - http://www.select.co.uk - http://www.sellickpartnership.co.uk - http://www.sfrecruitment.com - http://www.talentconsulting.uk - http://www.thekcgroup.co.uk - http://www.venngroup.com - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.niyaapeople.co.uk/ - https://www.orbit.org.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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