---
title: "Contingent Labour"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-052677"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-052677.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "UK HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICE"
published: "2025-05-27"
---

# Contingent Labour

Buyer: UK HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-052677

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## Summary

The UK Hydrographic Office, a central government public authority located in Taunton, is in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "Contingent Labour". This process pertains to the provision of interim staff, classified under supply services for personnel, including temporary staff. The procurement will be conducted using an open procedure, targeting services above the threshold value, with an estimated contract value of £36,000,000. The main location for delivery is within the United Kingdom. The contract period is planned from 1st April 2027 to 31st March 2031, with a future notice date expected on 30th June 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the recruitment and supply of temporary staffing. Companies experienced in providing contingent labour are well-suited to participate in this open procedure, which allows for a broad range of applicants to compete. The substantial budget allocated for this contract presents an attractive business growth opportunity for successful bidders, particularly those with the capacity to service government contracts and operate within the specified timeframe. Businesses aiming to expand their portfolio into public sector services will find this procurement process advantageous.

## Notice

Provision of interim staff

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027538-2025 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 30 Jun 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICE |
| Locality | TAUNTON |
| Post town | Taunton |
| Postcode | TA1 2DN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Taunton East |
| Westminster constituency | Taunton and Wellington |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

## Release History

- 27 May 2025 at 07:07 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027538-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027538-2025
  27th May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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