---
title: "Provision of Temporary Agency Labour"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065d62"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "OXFORD DIRECT SERVICES LIMITED"
published: "2026-06-05"
---

# Provision of Temporary Agency Labour

Buyer: OXFORD DIRECT SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065d62

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## Summary

Oxford Direct Services Limited, a sub-central government public authority, has initiated a competitive flexible procedure for the procurement titled "Provision of Temporary Agency Labour". The procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on the supply services of personnel including temporary staff, with key locations in Oxford (region UKJ14), United Kingdom. The procurement process progressed from the tender stage, commenced on 26th February 2026, to the award stage, as captured on 5th June 2026, which included a standstill period ending on 17th June 2026. The total contract value for the service is approximately GBP 23,400,000, with the contract period starting on 30th August 2026 and potentially extending until 29th August 2031, allowing for three additional one-year extensions.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses involved in recruitment and temporary staffing services, especially those with experience in providing personnel services. The flexible and open procurement method encourages large-scale organisations to participate, with an evaluation criterion that balances quality and price. Companies like GILL COOKE PERSONNEL LIMITED and STAFFLINE RECRUITMENT LIMITED, identified as suppliers, are well-suited to meet the tender's requirements and demonstrate capabilities in system demonstrations as outlined in the procurement process. This opportunity is particularly advantageous for businesses that can deliver high-quality temporary staffing solutions efficiently in Oxford and potentially expand their service reach across the UK.

## Notice

Procurement of Temporary agency labour

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: the option to extend by 3 further periods of 12 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053555-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 29 Aug 2026 - 29 Aug 2028 |
| Recurrence | 2031-08-30 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £19,500,000 |
| Lots value | £19,500,000 |
| Awards value | £23,400,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | OXFORD DIRECT SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | OXFORD |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX4 2HH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Oxford |
| Electoral ward | Temple Cowley |
| Westminster constituency | Oxford East |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England), TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | GILL COOKE PERSONNEL; STAFFLINE RECRUITMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

## Release History

- 5 Jun 2026 at 16:41 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053555-2026
- 26 Feb 2026 at 15:41 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017507-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053555-2026
  5th June 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017507-2026
  26th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/oxfordcc
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.odsgroup.co.uk

## Provenance

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