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SBC0225 Provision of Agency Framework

Awarded to Axis Recruitment Limited, Blue Arrow Ltd, Community Resourcing Ltd T/A Resourcing Group Ltd +8 more

Stevenage Borough Council(buyer)

Published
Published 4 February 2025
Deadline
Closed 7 March 2025

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Overview

Stevenage Borough Council has awarded a 4-year framework agreement valued at £5.23 million for the provision of agency workers across three lots: Waste, Recycling, Street Cleansing and Grounds; Drivers (including HGV); and Administration/Customer Service. Eleven suppliers have been appointed to the framework, which operates as a tiered call-off arrangement for Lots 1–2 and mini-competition lot for Lot 3.

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Lots (3)

  • Waste, Recycling, Street Cleansing and Grounds

    Stevenage Borough Council is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced companies for the Provision of Agency Workers via lotted framework.The framework will be for a period of 4 years.Suppliers are invited to tender for the provision of agency staff within a specific workforce discipline. The contract will be structured as a framework separated into lots for each area of the workforce. The proposed lots are as follows:• Lot 1 - Waste, Recycling, Street Cleansing and GroundsThis will be a tiered call off as staff are likely to be required on the day.It is envisaged that 3 suppliers will be appointed to each lot, however, the Council reserves the right to appoint a lesser number to each lot if appropriate. Additionally, 2 reserve suppliers will be appointed to each lot, in case any of the initially appointed supplier withdraw from the contract or are removed for any reason.

    £3,552,000Won by Essential Results LimitedWon by Axis Recruitment LimitedWon by Blue Arrow LtdWon by Extrastaff LimitedWon by Diamond Medical Limited
  • Drivers (including HGV Drivers)

    Stevenage Borough Council is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced companies for the Provision of Agency Workers via lotted framework.The framework will be for a period of 4 years.Suppliers are invited to tender for the provision of agency staff within a specific workforce discipline. The contract will be structured as a framework separated into lots for each area of the workforce. The proposed lots are as follows:• Lot 2 – Drivers (including HGV Drivers)This will be a tiered call off as staff are likely to be required on the dayIt is envisaged that 3 suppliers will be appointed to each lot, however, the Council reserves the right to appoint a lesser number to each lot if appropriate. Additionally, 2 reserve suppliers will be appointed to each lot, in case any of the initially appointed supplier withdraw from the contract or are removed for any reason.

    £480,000Won by Axis Recruitment LimitedWon by Blue Arrow LtdWon by Extrastaff LimitedWon by Surecall Recruitment Services LtdWon by Community Resourcing Ltd T/A Resourcing Group Ltd
  • Administration/customer service

    Stevenage Borough Council is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced companies for the Provision of Agency Workers via lotted framework.The framework will be for a period of 4 years.Suppliers are invited to tender for the provision of agency staff within a specific workforce discipline. The contract will be structured as a framework separated into lots for each area of the workforce. The proposed lots are as follows:• Lot 3 – Administration/customer serviceThis will be a mini competition lot.It is envisaged that 3 suppliers will be appointed to each lot, however, the Council reserves the right to appoint a lesser number to each lot if appropriate. Additionally, 2 reserve suppliers will be appointed to each lot, in case any of the initially appointed supplier withdraw from the contract or are removed for any reason.

    £1,200,000Won by Blue Arrow LtdWon by Hales Group Ltd.Won by Lawrence Dean Recruitment Ltd.Won by Tate Recruitment Ltd.Won by Hays Specialist Recruitment

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Services
Estimated value
£5,232,000
Procedure
Open
Contract type
Framework agreement
Published
4 February 2025
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

Award outcome

Awarded value
£5,232,000
Award date
17 February 2026
Contract period
— → 27 January 2030
Winners
  • Axis Recruitment Limited
  • Blue Arrow Ltd
  • Community Resourcing Ltd T/A Resourcing Group Ltd
  • Diamond Medical Limited
  • Essential Results Limited
  • Extrastaff Limited
  • Hales Group Ltd.
  • Hays Specialist Recruitment
  • Lawrence Dean Recruitment Ltd.
  • Surecall Recruitment Services Ltd
  • Tate Recruitment Ltd.

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  1. Contract

    19 February 2026

  2. Contract Notice

    4 February 2025

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