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Temporary Hospitality, Catering and Events Staff for ACE

Awarded to Axis recruitment Ltd, Blue Arrow, Brightwork +3 more

University Of Edinburgh(buyer)

Published
Published 9 September 2025
Deadline
Closed 10 October 2025

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Overview

The University of Edinburgh has awarded a framework agreement for temporary hospitality, catering and events staff to support its Accommodation, Catering and Events service. Six suppliers—Axis Recruitment Ltd, Blue Arrow, Brightwork, Navolio Limited, Reed Recruitment and Search Consultancy—were selected to provide high-quality catering personnel on-demand during peak periods, planned events and staffing shortages, with a framework value of £3.6 million. The agreement is now in delivery.

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Lots (3)

  • Hospitality and Events

    ACE operates across the city of Edinburgh. There are multiple venues and location across this wide geographical area, where agency staff will be required to attend for work. All locations may require staff at any one date and time. The volume and type of staff required will be dependent on business needs. Historical data highlights the roles where the highest volume of staff is required are: - Catering Assistants – estimate 15+ on very busy days; and - Plate Waiters/Silver Service Staff – estimate 50+ on very busy days. Please be aware that these figures are given in good faith but may not be representative of future demand.

    £1,600,000Won by Blue ArrowWon by Navolio Limited T/A Off To WorkWon by Axis recruitment Ltd
  • Domestic Services

    ACE operates across the city of Edinburgh. There are multiple venues and location across this wide geographical area, where agency staff will be required to attend for work. All locations may require staff at any one date and time. The volume and type of staff required will be dependent on business needs. Historical data highlights the roles where the highest volume of staff is required are: - Hotel Bedroom Attendants; - Hotel Public Area Cleaners - Student Property Domestic Cleaning Staff

    £800,000Won by Reed RecruitmentWon by Blue ArrowWon by Brightwork
  • Kitchen Staff

    ACE operates across the city of Edinburgh. There are multiple venues and location across this wide geographical area, where agency staff will be required to attend for work. All locations may require staff at any one date and time. The volume and type of staff required will be dependent on business needs. Historical data highlights the roles where the highest volume of staff is required are: - Head Chef – Rare but maybe required for interim periods of up to 3 months; - Chef – estimate of up to 10+ on busier days; - Kitchen Assistants – estimate 15 + on very busy days; and - Kitchen Porter – estimate of up to 5+ on busier days. Please be aware that these figures are given in good faith but may not be representative of future demand.

    £1,200,000Won by Blue ArrowWon by Reed RecruitmentWon by Search Consultancy

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Services
Estimated value
£3,600,000
Procedure
Open
Contract type
Framework agreement
Published
9 September 2025
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

Award outcome

Awarded value
£3,600,000
Award date
5 July 2026
Contract period
— → 24 June 2028
Winners
  • Axis recruitment Ltd
  • Blue Arrow
  • Brightwork
  • Navolio Limited T/A Off To Work
  • Reed Recruitment
  • Search Consultancy

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Notice history

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  1. Contract

    21 July 2026

  2. Contract Notice

    9 September 2025

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