--- title: "Temporary Worker Contract" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05db6b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05db6b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05db6b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05db6b.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THANET DISTRICT COUNCIL" published: "2025-11-26" --- # Temporary Worker Contract Buyer: THANET DISTRICT COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05db6b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05db6b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05db6b.json) ## Summary Thanet District Council is currently in the Tender stage for a Temporary Worker Contract, seeking to appoint suitable agencies or suppliers for providing temporary staff for various operational and administrative roles such as Cleansing Services, Neighbourhoods, Public Realm, and Tenant & Leaseholder Services. This procurement, falling under the "Supply services of personnel" industry category, is located in Margate, United Kingdom. The contract is expected to commence in March 2026 and continue for three years, with an optional one-year extension. The procurement follows an Open procedure, and interested parties must submit their tender documentation via the Kent Business Portal by 14:00 GMT on 4 December 2025, with any queries to be directed through the portal by 28 November 2025. This procurement offers an excellent opportunity for businesses in the staffing and recruitment sector to expand their portfolios by establishing a relationship with a local government body. Agencies with a strong track record in supplying temporary personnel, particularly those experienced in public sector engagements, will find this tender lucrative. The framework agreement is set to include three to four suppliers, offering chances for SMEs with the capability to deliver quality personnel services to compete effectively. The procurement is noteworthy for its potential involvement in both Direct Award and Mini Competition frameworks, widening the scope for diverse business strategies. ## Notice Thanet District Council wishes to select and appoint suitable agencies/suppliers for the provision of a Temporary Worker Contract and invites prospective Suppliers to submit a Tender to meet the Employer's requirements. The supplier will be required to provide temporary staff to the Council for operational and admin roles for Cleansing Services, Neighbourhoods, Public Realm and Tenant & Leaseholder Services. Such circumstances include maternity leave or long and short-term sickness, seasonal or temporary peaks in workload, or where there is uncertainty regarding future funding. It is proposed that the Framework Agreement list will comprise of a minimum of 3 and a maximum of 4 suitably qualified and experienced agencies/suppliers. The framework call-off arrangements are based on two Groups. Group 1 will be Direct Award and Group 2 will be a Mini Competition. The Contract is anticipated to commence upon March 2026 for a duration of 3 years, with one option to extend at 12 months, at the sole discretion of the Council. Important Information: All procurement documents are attached to the notice and available for suppliers to download from the Kent Business Portal (www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk) and complete according to instructions contained. Access code is: 7VVVS8897J. The procurement process will be undertaken on the basis of formal Tenders. Evaluation will be on the basis of criteria and methodology as set out in the Invitation to Tender document. Any clarifications or questions must be submitted via the Message area of the Kent Business Portal by no later than 14.00hrs on 28 November 2025. Completed tender documents must be submitted electronically via the Kent Business Portal by no later than 14.00hrs on 4 December 2025. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=997046185 ### Lot Information Lot 1 Renewal: There is one option to extend the contract by 12 months. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077191-2025 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 26 Nov 2025 | | Submission deadline | 4 Dec 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 23 Mar 2026 - 22 Mar 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £3,300,000 | | Lots value | £3,300,000 | | 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 | THANET DISTRICT COUNCIL | | Locality | MARGATE | | Post town | Canterbury | | Postcode | CT9 1XZ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent | | ITL 3 | TLJ44 East Kent | | Local authority | Thanet | | Electoral ward | Cliftonville West | | Westminster constituency | East Thanet | | 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 - 26 Nov 2025 at 12:05 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077191-2025 - 7 Nov 2025 at 19:05 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072224-2025 - 5 Nov 2025 at 19:05 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071430-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077191-2025 26th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072224-2025 7th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071430-2025 5th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/ - https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=997046185 - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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