---
title: "Managed Service for Temporary Agency Staff"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066f0f"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-19"
---

# Managed Service for Temporary Agency Staff

Buyer: BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066f0f

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## Summary

Bedford Borough Council has concluded a procurement process for a Managed Service for Temporary Agency Staff under the ESPO MSTAR 4 Framework Agreement, aimed at providing recruitment services within the UKH region. The procurement, classified under CPV code 79600000, falls within the services category and is conducted through a limited procurement method without prior publication, complying with the Public Contract Regulations 2015. The award stage was completed on 19th March 2026, and the contract was signed on 27th February 2026, with an estimated value of £5,000,000. Comensura, located in Luton, has been awarded the contract, establishing them as a key supplier.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in recruitment services to expand their portfolio by collaborating with a regional authority like Bedford Borough Council. Although the procurement method was limited, it highlights a strategic direct award approach for those who can align with framework agreements such as ESPO MSTAR 4. Large-scale recruitment agencies, particularly those with a focus on temporary agency staffing, are ideally positioned to leverage this awarded contract and enhance their service offerings across the region. Businesses with the ability to deliver adaptable staffing solutions efficiently will find this an attractive proposition for growth.

## Notice

Appointment of Temporary Agency Staff

### Procurement Information

This was awarded via a direct award on the ESPO MSTAR 4 Framework Agreement - This is in full compliance with the Council's contract procedure rules as well as the Public Contract Regulations 2015

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025235-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £5,000,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | Not specified |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | Not specified |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | TLH East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COMENSURA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 19 Mar 2026 at 14:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025235-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://www.bedford.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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