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# Provision of Temporary and Permanent Staff TS25

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/provision-of-temporary-and-permanent-staff-ts25-ocds-h6vhtk-04e257). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** THE UNIVERSITY CATERERS ORGANISATION LIMITED: "Provision of Temporary and Permanent Staff TS25". Published status: complete. Framework Ceiling: £20,000,000. 8 published lots. Recorded submission deadline: 31 Mar 2025, 10:00 BST. Published submission portal: in-tendhost.co.uk.

## Key Information
- **Status:** COMPLETE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [THE UNIVERSITY CATERERS ORGANISATION LIMITED](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/the-university-caterers-organisation-limited-GB-PPON-PGVP-3345-RDVR)
- **Framework Ceiling (notional):** £20,000,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 31 March 2025 at 10:00 BST
- **Lots:** 8
- **Procurement Method:** Restricted procedure
- **Main Category:** services
- **Classifications (CPV):** Staff development services, Supply services of personnel including temporary staff
- **Delivery Location:** UK
- **Legal Basis:** CELEX 32014L0024
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-04e257`

## Before you bid
Deciding whether to bid? The Tenderline page for this tender carries the competition and buyer analysis this notice does not:

- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/provision-of-temporary-and-permanent-staff-ts25-ocds-h6vhtk-04e257#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [in-tendhost.co.uk](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fin-tendhost.co.uk%2Ftuco%2Faspx%2FHome)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/provision-of-temporary-and-permanent-staff-ts25-ocds-h6vhtk-04e257#participate

## Description
Provision of temporary and permanent staff. The purpose of this contract is for the provision of temporary and permanent staff to members and clients of TUCO (Universities, Colleges and the wider Public Sector)

## Lots (8)
### Lot 1: 1 Temporary and Permanent Staff Midlands
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 79620000
- **Delivery regions:** UK

- **Estimated Value:** £1,130,000
- **Description:** Provision of temporary and permanent staff The purpose of this contract is for the provision of temporary and permanent staff tomembers and clients of TUCO (Universities, Colleges and the wider Public Sector) Additional information: Please refer to t...

- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 2: 2 Temporary and Permanent Staff North East England
- **Lot id:** `2`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 79620000, 79633000
- **Delivery regions:** UK

- **Estimated Value:** £10,000

- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 3: 3 Temporary and Permanent Staff North West England
- **Lot id:** `3`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 79620000
- **Delivery regions:** UK

- **Estimated Value:** £5,400,000

- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 4: 4 Temporary and Permanent Staff South East England
- **Lot id:** `4`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 79620000
- **Delivery regions:** UK

- **Estimated Value:** £8,700,000

- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 5: 5 Temporary and Permanent Staff South West England
- **Lot id:** `5`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 79620000
- **Delivery regions:** UK

- **Estimated Value:** £2,000,000

- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 6: 6 Temporary and Permanent Staff Wales
- **Lot id:** `6`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 79620000
- **Delivery regions:** UK

- **Estimated Value:** £600,000

- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 7: 7 Temporary and Permanent Staff Scotland
- **Lot id:** `7`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 79620000
- **Delivery regions:** UK

- **Estimated Value:** £1,900,000

- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 8: 8 Temporary and Permanent Staff Northern Ireland
- **Lot id:** `8`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 79620000
- **Delivery regions:** UK

- **Estimated Value:** £90,000

- **Renewal published:** yes

## Awards & Winning Suppliers (8)
- **Award:** North East (active)
  - Award id: `069451-2025-PFB11074-TU-1`
  - Supplier(s): **Arc Hospitality Recruitment Solutions Limited, Axis Recruitment Ltd, Blue Arrow Ltd (+12 more suppliers)**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-165226`, `GB-FTS-102718`, `GB-FTS-178467`, `GB-FTS-59844`, `GB-FTS-165236`, `GB-FTS-165227`, `GB-FTS-165238`, `GB-FTS-165233`, `GB-FTS-165237`, `GB-FTS-165232`, `GB-FTS-165229`, `GB-COH-01644241`, `GB-FTS-163593`, `GB-FTS-165234`, `GB-FTS-165235`
  - Value: £2,500,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** North West (active)
  - Award id: `069451-2025-PFB11074-TU-2`
  - Supplier(s): **Arc Hospitality Recruitment Solutions Limited, Axis Recruitment Ltd, Blue Arrow Ltd (+12 more suppliers)**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-165226`, `GB-FTS-102718`, `GB-FTS-178467`, `GB-FTS-59844`, `GB-FTS-165236`, `GB-FTS-165227`, `GB-FTS-165238`, `GB-FTS-165233`, `GB-FTS-165237`, `GB-FTS-165239`, `GB-FTS-165229`, `GB-COH-01644241`, `GB-FTS-163593`, `GB-FTS-165234`, `GB-FTS-165235`
  - Value: £2,500,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Midlands (active)
  - Award id: `069451-2025-PFB11074-TU-3`
  - Supplier(s): **Arc Hospitality Recruitment Solutions Limited, Axis Recruitment Ltd, Back - 2 – Front t/a The Cherry Tree (+13 more suppliers)**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-165226`, `GB-FTS-102718`, `GB-FTS-165240`, `GB-FTS-178467`, `GB-FTS-59844`, `GB-FTS-165236`, `GB-FTS-165227`, `GB-FTS-165238`, `GB-FTS-165233`, `GB-FTS-165237`, `GB-FTS-165239`, `GB-FTS-165229`, `GB-COH-01644241`, `GB-FTS-163593`, `GB-FTS-165234`, `GB-FTS-165235`
  - Value: £2,500,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** South East (active)
  - Award id: `069451-2025-PFB11074-TU-4`
  - Supplier(s): **Arc Hospitality Recruitment Solutions Limited, Axis Recruitment Ltd, Blue Arrow Ltd (+12 more suppliers)**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-165226`, `GB-FTS-102718`, `GB-FTS-178467`, `GB-FTS-59844`, `GB-FTS-165236`, `GB-FTS-165227`, `GB-FTS-165241`, `GB-FTS-165238`, `GB-FTS-165233`, `GB-FTS-165237`, `GB-FTS-165239`, `GB-FTS-165229`, `GB-COH-01644241`, `GB-FTS-163593`, `GB-FTS-165235`
  - Value: £2,500,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** South West (active)
  - Award id: `069451-2025-PFB11074-TU-5`
  - Supplier(s): **Arc Hospitality Recruitment Solutions Limited, Axis Recruitment Ltd, Back - 2 – Front t/a The Cherry Tree (+11 more suppliers)**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-165226`, `GB-FTS-102718`, `GB-FTS-165240`, `GB-FTS-178467`, `GB-FTS-59844`, `GB-FTS-165236`, `GB-FTS-165227`, `GB-FTS-165238`, `GB-FTS-165237`, `GB-FTS-165239`, `GB-FTS-165229`, `GB-COH-01644241`, `GB-FTS-163593`, `GB-FTS-165235`
  - Value: £2,500,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Wales (active)
  - Award id: `069451-2025-PFB11074-TU-6`
  - Supplier(s): **Arc Hospitality Recruitment Solutions Limited, Axis Recruitment Ltd, Blue Arrow Ltd (+7 more suppliers)**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-165226`, `GB-FTS-102718`, `GB-FTS-178467`, `GB-FTS-59844`, `GB-FTS-165236`, `GB-FTS-165238`, `GB-FTS-165239`, `GB-COH-01644241`, `GB-FTS-163593`, `GB-FTS-165235`
  - Value: £2,500,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Scotland (active)
  - Award id: `069451-2025-PFB11074-TU-7`
  - Supplier(s): **Arc Hospitality Recruitment Solutions Limited, Axis Recruitment Ltd, Blue Arrow Ltd (+8 more suppliers)**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-165226`, `GB-FTS-102718`, `GB-FTS-178467`, `GB-FTS-59844`, `GB-FTS-165236`, `GB-FTS-165238`, `GB-FTS-165237`, `GB-FTS-165239`, `GB-COH-01644241`, `GB-FTS-163593`, `GB-FTS-165235`
  - Value: £2,500,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Northern Ireland (active)
  - Award id: `069451-2025-PFB11074-TU-8`
  - Supplier(s): **Arc Hospitality Recruitment Solutions Limited, Axis Recruitment Ltd, Blue Arrow Ltd (+2 more suppliers)**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-165226`, `GB-FTS-102718`, `GB-FTS-59844`, `GB-FTS-165239`, `GB-FTS-163593`
  - Value: £2,500,000 † (exc. VAT)

> † value taken from the contract record; the award notice published none.

## Contracts (8)
- **Contract:** North East (active)
  - Signed Value: £2,500,000
  - Signed Date: 17/09/2025

- **Contract:** North West (active)
  - Signed Value: £2,500,000
  - Signed Date: 17/09/2025

- **Contract:** Midlands (active)
  - Signed Value: £2,500,000
  - Signed Date: 17/09/2025

- **Contract:** South East (active)
  - Signed Value: £2,500,000
  - Signed Date: 17/09/2025

- **Contract:** South West (active)
  - Signed Value: £2,500,000
  - Signed Date: 17/09/2025

- **Contract:** Wales (active)
  - Signed Value: £2,500,000
  - Signed Date: 17/09/2025

- **Contract:** Scotland (active)
  - Signed Value: £2,500,000
  - Signed Date: 17/09/2025

- **Contract:** Northern Ireland (active)
  - Signed Value: £2,500,000
  - Signed Date: 17/09/2025

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F069451-2025)
- **Last Source Update:** 2025-10-29T15:02:55.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-28T22:40:53.524Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-04e257