Scope
Reference
EPP0151
Description
Braintree District Council is seeking a master vendor to work with the Operations department to supply a range of temporary workers to support the day-to-day operations and deliver front line services, including but not limited to; Waste Services, Trade Waste Collections, Street Cleansing, Horticulture and Grounds Maintenance Services, HGV Repair and Maintenance Services and general service support. The range of temporary workers and the tasks required to be undertaken, may vary throughout the lifetime of the contract.
The Contractor will be required to undertake full and robust checks on the temporary workers to ensure compliance with relevant legislation and best practice within the industry.
This contract will not be exclusive and if the Contractor is unable to supply temporary workers as required, alternative agencies will be utilised.
Please also note the following with regard to the potential impact of Local Government Reform (LGR) and Devolution to this project; The contracting authority is Braintree District Council and any Successor Body meaning one or more entities which assumes any of the Council's functions (as applicable) as a result of Local Government Reform (LGR). Such successor body or bodies may be, without limitation, a local authority, a combined authority, a combined county authority, a strategic authority or any other status determined pursuant to the Devolution and LGR Legislation.
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Total value (estimated)
- £3,250,000 excluding VAT
- £3,900,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 7 April 2026 to 6 April 2029
- Possible extension to 6 April 2031
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
12 months followed by a further period of 12 months
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
4 December 2025, 11:59pm
Tender submission deadline
15 December 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
16 February 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial | Price | 50% |
| Ability to meet specification | Quality | 15% |
| Performance management | Quality | 15% |
| Implementation | Quality | 15% |
| Social Value | Quality | 5% |
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
Braintree District Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGBP-7262-MJTR
Causeway House, Bocking End
Braintree
CM7 9HB
United Kingdom
Email: katrine.sallows@essex.gov.uk
Region: UKH34 - Essex Haven Gateway
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government