---
title: "Agency staff"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060931"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND"
published: "2026-01-19"
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# Agency staff

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060931

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## Summary

The University of the West of England, located in Bristol, has completed the procurement process for the provision of agency staff services to cover vacant positions until in-house recruitment is completed. This contract falls under the "services" category, specifically for the supply of personnel and temporary staff, with the industry classification code 79620000. Procurement was executed through a direct method below the threshold without competition. The contract, valued at £40,000 (gross amount £48,000), commenced on 18th December 2025 and will conclude on 31st July 2026. The award was officially made to BERKELEY SCOTT LIMITED, based in London, and was signed on 17th December 2025.

This tender presents a significant business growth opportunity in the service sector, particularly for agencies specialising in temporary staffing. Businesses that provide flexible staffing solutions and have experience in public sector contracts would find this opportunity aligns well with their expertise. The procurement method used, being direct and below threshold, indicates a streamlined process favouring suppliers like BERKELEY SCOTT LIMITED, an SME known for its proficiency in the recruitment industry. Engaging in such arrangements can enhance a company’s portfolio and contribute to steady income streams within the public sector, specifically in educational institutions.

## Notice

Agency staff used to cover vacant areas until in-house staff recruited, covering the period of the until 31/7/26

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004509-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 18 Dec 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £40,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS16 1QY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BERKELEY SCOTT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

## Release History

- 19 Jan 2026 at 16:42 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004509-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004509-2026
  19th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.berkeley-scott.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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