---
title: "Agency Staff Employers Agent"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068600"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-068600.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST LANCASHIRE BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-20"
---

# Agency Staff Employers Agent

Buyer: WEST LANCASHIRE BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068600

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## Summary

West Lancashire Borough Council, located in Ormskirk, is undertaking an award process for the procurement of services titled "Agency Staff Employers Agent." This contract is situated within the services industry category, specifically focusing on the supply services of personnel including temporary staff, and will be delivered in the UKD47 region. The procurement method has been classified as "below threshold - limited competition." The contracting stage is now complete, with the contract signed on 13th April 2026 and effective until 16th October 2026. Castlefield Recruitment Limited has been awarded the contract with a gross value of £74,880. Information regarding the contract was published on 20th April 2026.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for agencies specialising in recruitment and personnel supply, particularly those able to deploy employers' agents for delivery needs such as SHDF. Castlefield Recruitment Limited, a small to medium enterprise, proved successful in competing for this contract, indicating that similar SMEs with expertise in recruitment services could find this sector rewarding. Businesses with strong local ties to the United Kingdom, particularly those within or near West Lancashire, may have competitive advantages due to proximity, familiarity with regional requirements, and potential cost efficiencies. This sector may be particularly appealing to organisations looking to expand their public service contracts portfolio.

## Notice

Services of employers agent 0.6FTE for delivery of SHDF

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035499-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 12 Apr 2026 - 16 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £62,400 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WEST LANCASHIRE BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | ORMSKIRK |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L39 2DH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD47 Chorley and West Lancashire |
| Local authority | West Lancashire |
| Electoral ward | Ormskirk East |
| Westminster constituency | West Lancashire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

- 20 Apr 2026 at 09:45 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035499-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035499-2026
  20th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.castlefieldrecruitment.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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