---
title: "W700 - Employment of agency staff to cover for vacant post and temporary secondment"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e2aa"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DERBY CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-11-19"
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# W700 - Employment of agency staff to cover for vacant post and temporary secondment

Buyer: DERBY CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e2aa

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## Summary

Derby City Council has initiated a procurement process titled "W700 - Employment of agency staff to cover for vacant post and temporary secondment," focusing on recruitment services within the sub-central government sector in the UKF11 region, Derby, United Kingdom. The procurement was carried out using a direct method, below the threshold and without competition, given its specific service requirements to cover for a vacant post and temporary secondment. The procurement stage has been completed with an active award dated 17th November 2025. The contract, valued at £49,000 with a gross total of £58,800, commenced on 1st October 2025 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in agricultural recruitment services. Companies like HAYS SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT LIMITED, which has already been awarded the contract, demonstrate that large-scale recruitment agencies with the capability to provide specialised personnel swiftly are well-suited for such opportunities. Firms with expertise in direct recruitment processes without competition, especially those familiar with sub-central governmental operations in the UK, can leverage such tenders to grow their business and expand their client portfolio.

## Notice

Seeking waiver to employ an agency member of staff from outside the Comensura recruitment framework to cover for a vacant post and a temporary secondment.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075123-2025 |
| Notice type | UK11 - Contract Termination Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £49,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DERBY CITY COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | Missing |
| Locality | DERBY |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE1 2FS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF11 Derby |
| Local authority | Derby |
| Electoral ward | Darley |
| Westminster constituency | Derby South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HAYS SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 19 Nov 2025 at 11:06 - ContractTermination - UK11 - Contract Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075123-2025
- 17 Nov 2025 at 15:38 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074477-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075123-2025
  19th November 2025 - Contract termination notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074477-2025
  17th November 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.hays.co.uk
- https://www.derby.gov.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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