---
title: "Temporary Recruitment"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a2d0"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NORTHERN TRAINS LIMITED"
published: "2026-05-26"
---

# Temporary Recruitment

Buyer: NORTHERN TRAINS LIMITED  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a2d0

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## Summary

Northern Trains Limited, a public authority within central government, is planning a procurement process for temporary recruitment services under the title "Temporary Recruitment". Located in York, United Kingdom, the company aims to secure suppliers through a competitive flexible procedure. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with key information published on 26th May 2026. It is designed for three distinct service lots, focusing on train presentation staffing, technical skilled engineers, and temporary management roles across varied operational sectors. The planned contract period is set to start on 1st April 2027 and conclude on 1st April 2028, with a future notice expected by 1st August 2026. The total estimated contract value is £10 million, falling under the recruitment services industry category.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in recruitment services, especially those experienced in providing flexible, high-volume staffing solutions, technical engineering resources, and temporary management personnel. Companies that can maintain a consistent supply chain, adhere to compliance standards, and adapt to fluctuating demand will find this an apt opportunity. Additionally, businesses providing pathways from temporary to permanent employment for high-performing candidates will align well with the tender's objectives. The focus on utilities as a special procurement regime further underscores the unique demands and potential for growth in this tender, making it ideal for enterprises equipped to meet such comprehensive service criteria.

## Notice

NTL is seeking experienced suppliers to provide temporary recruitment services through a competitive tender process structured across three service lots: Lot 1: Train Presentation - High volume supply of temporary staff to support train presentation activities, with flexibility to meet short notice demand. Lot 2: Technical Skilled Engineers - Supply of suitably qualified technical and engineering resources, including safety critical roles. Lot 3: Management - Supply of temporary management and professional roles to support operational, project, and corporate functions. Across all lots, suppliers must support continuity of supply, meet required compliance and assurance standards, respond flexibly to changing demand, and enable a temp to permanent pathway for high performing candidates.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048486-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Aug 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2027 - 1 Apr 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £8,400,000 |
| 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 | NORTHERN TRAINS LIMITED |
| Locality | YORK |
| Post town | York |
| Postcode | YO1 6JT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE2 North Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE21 York |
| Local authority | York |
| Electoral ward | Micklegate |
| Westminster constituency | York Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 26 May 2026 at 09:28 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048486-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048486-2026
  26th May 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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