---
title: "Planning Agency Staff Open Framework Contract"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-055f25"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL"
published: "2025-09-05"
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# Planning Agency Staff Open Framework Contract

Buyer: SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-055f25

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## Summary

South Cambridgeshire District Council has completed the procurement process for a Planning Agency Staff Open Framework Contract, targeting the recruitment services sector. This contract, classified under CPV code 79600000, aims to provide temporary planning agency staff through an open framework agreement. Located in Cambourne, UKH12 region, the procurement followed an open procedure, with the tender period ending on 12th August 2025. The framework allows for a 1-year term with the option for extension up to July 2027. Key dates include the contract award date of 15th August 2025, with a total funding value of £2,400,000 GBP allocated per contract to the active suppliers.

This open framework contract offers substantial opportunities for businesses, especially those involved in recruitment services, to expand their current projects. Given that twelve suppliers have been actively awarded, including both SMEs and larger entities, businesses with robust capabilities in delivering temporary staffing solutions could find significant growth potential. Companies specialising in recruitment with the flexibility to operate within the UK, particularly within the UKH12 region, and those prepared to engage in framework agreements, will be well-positioned to gain from similar future opportunities or possible expansions of this framework. The procurement method ensures a broad reach, encouraging diverse market participation and fostering competitive business development.

## Notice

Planning Agency Staff Open Framework Contract award.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Planning Agency Staff Open Framework Contract tender

Options: 1 year term with the option to extend up to July 2027.

Renewal: This contract is for a 1-year term with the option to extend up to July 2027 at SCDC's Discretion

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054436-2025 |
| 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 | 5 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £2,400,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | CAMBOURNE |
| Post town | Cambridge |
| Postcode | CB23 6EA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC |
| Local authority | South Cambridgeshire |
| Electoral ward | Cambourne |
| Westminster constituency | St Neots and Mid Cambridgeshire |
| Delivery location | TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 12 |
| Supplier names | BELMONT RECRUITMENT; CARRINGTON WEST; DEEKAY TECHNICAL RECRUITMENT; DPG RECRUITMENT; FIRST TECHNICAL RECRUITMENT; G2V RECRUITMENT GROUP; HAYS SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT; MCGINLEY SUPPORT SERVICES (INFRASTRUCTURE; OPUS ENTERPRISES; QUBA SOLUTIONS; SARTO THOMAS; THE CORNHILL GROUP SERVICE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 5 Sep 2025 at 16:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054436-2025
- 15 Jul 2025 at 09:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039854-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=661d4a09-5c61-f011-813a-005056b64545
- https://www.scambs.gov.uk
- https://www.scambs.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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