---
title: "Framework for the Provision of Recruitment Agencies"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069ca4"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-069ca4.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-20"
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# Framework for the Provision of Recruitment Agencies

Buyer: HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069ca4

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## Summary

Hertfordshire County Council is initiating a public procurement process for the development of a framework for the provision of recruitment agency services. This process falls within the services category, specifically supply services of personnel, including temporary staff. Located in the region of UKH23, the tender is currently at the planning stage, with a notice published on 20 May 2026 and a future notice date anticipated on 31 July 2026. The framework will support various Council services by organising job-type lots to engage recruitment agencies, where needs cannot be met through existing corporate contracts. The contract period is projected to start on 1 April 2027 and end on 31 March 2029, with a potential extension until 30 March 2030. The total estimated contract value is £20 million GBP.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for recruitment agencies, particularly those with capabilities to provide diverse skill sets in a structured lot-based selection process. The framework allows for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to participate, fostering competitive selection based on pre-defined criteria. Businesses experienced in providing temporary and specialised staff across various sectors are well-suited to compete in this procurement process. Engaging with Hertfordshire County Council through this framework could enhance market presence and offer stable revenue channels over a multi-year contract term.

## Notice

The development of a new Hertfordshire County Council (HCC) framework which will support the provision of recruitment agency workers across key skill areas, organised by job-type lots, where needs cannot be met through the corporate contract. Council services will engage agencies by selecting the relevant skill-based lot, with suppliers appointed in line with the framework using pre-agreed, objective selection criteria.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046082-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 31 Jul 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | STEVENAGE |
| Post town | Stevenage |
| Postcode | SG1 2FQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | Stevenage |
| Electoral ward | Symonds Green |
| Westminster constituency | Stevenage |
| Delivery location | TLH23 Hertfordshire CC |

## 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 May 2026 at 08:39 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046082-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046082-2026
  20th May 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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