Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Stevenage Borough Council
Daneshill House, Danestrete
Stevenage
SG1 1HN
Contact
Corporate Procurement
Telephone
+44 1438242775
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKH23 - Hertfordshire
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
SBC0225 Provision of Agency Framework
Reference number
CCD01547
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
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 Grounds• Lot 2 – Drivers (including HGV Drivers)• Lot 3 – Administration/customer serviceLot 1- 2– tiered call off as staff are likely to be required on the day.Lots 3 – mini competition lot.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £5,232,000
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Waste, Recycling, Street Cleansing and Grounds
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKH23 - Hertfordshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Drivers (including HGV Drivers)
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKH23 - Hertfordshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Administration/customer service
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKH23 - Hertfordshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2025/S 000-003692
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
CCD01547
Lot No
1
Title
Waste, Recycling, Street Cleansing and Grounds
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
17 February 2026
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 18
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 15
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 18
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Essential Results Limited
The Business and Technology Centre, Bessemer Drive
Stevenage
SG1 2DX
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH23 - Hertfordshire
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Axis Recruitment Limited
88-90 North Sherwood Street
Nottingham
NG1 4EE
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKF14 - Nottingham
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Blue Arrow Ltd
33 Soho Square
London
W1D 3QU
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKI - London
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Extrastaff Limited
Unit 1 Sandridge Park, Porters Wood
St Albans
AL3 6PH
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH23 - Hertfordshire
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Diamond Medical Limited
19 Green Pond Close E17 6EE
London
E17 6EE
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKI - London
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £3,552,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £3,552,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
CCD01547
Lot No
2
Title
Drivers (including HGV drivers)
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
17 February 2026
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 14
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 12
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 14
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Axis Recruitment Limited
88-90 North Sherwood Street
Nottingham
NG1 4EE
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKF14 - Nottingham
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Blue Arrow Ltd
33 Soho Square
London
W1D 3QU
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKI - London
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Extrastaff Limited
Unit 1 Sandridge Park, Porters Wood
St Albans
AL3 6PH
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH23 - Hertfordshire
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Surecall Recruitment Services Ltd
Deneway House, 88-94 Darkes Lane
Potters Bar
En6 1AQ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH23 - Hertfordshire
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Community Resourcing Ltd T/A Resourcing Group Ltd
5th Floor, 4 Coleman Street
London
EC2R 5AR
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKI - London
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £480,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £480,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
CCD01547
Lot No
3
Title
Administrator/Customer Service
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
17 February 2026
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 18
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 13
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 18
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Blue Arrow Ltd
33 Soho Square
London
W1D 3QU
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKI - London
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Hales Group Ltd.
10 Flag Business Exchange, Vicarage Farm Road
Peterborough
PE1 5TX
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH11 - Peterborough
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Lawrence Dean Recruitment Ltd.
Business & Technology Centre, Bessemer Drive
Stevenage
SG1 2DX
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH23 - Hertfordshire
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Tate Recruitment Ltd.
33 Soho Square
London
W1D 3QU
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKI - London
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Hays Specialist Recruitment
4th Floor , 20 Triton Street
London
NW1 3BF
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKI - London
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £1,200,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £1,200,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
High Court England & Wales
London
Country
United Kingdom