Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
TUCO Ltd
6124779
c/o Mitchell Charlesworth, 3rd Floor, 44 Peter Street
Manchester
M2 5GP
UK
Telephone: +44 1617133422
E-mail: info@tuco.ac.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.tuco.ac.uk/
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Education
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Provision of Temporary and Permanent Staff TS25
Reference number: PFB11074-TU
II.1.2) Main CPV code
79620000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short 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)
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
20 000 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
1 Temporary and Permanent Staff Midlands
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79620000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
Main site or place of performance:
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
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)
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Please refer to the documents TUCO Notes to Tenderers and Further Competition documents for further information and guidance on completing all parts of the restricted tender
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
2 Temporary and Permanent Staff North East England
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79633000
79620000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
Main site or place of performance:
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
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)
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Please refer to the documents TUCO Notes to Tenderers and Further Competition documents for further information and guidance on completing all parts of the restricted tender
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
3 Temporary and Permanent Staff North West England
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79620000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
Main site or place of performance:
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
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)
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Please refer to the documents TUCO Notes to Tenderers and Further Competition documents for further information and guidance on completing all parts of the restricted tender
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
4 Temporary and Permanent Staff South East England
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79620000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
Main site or place of performance:
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
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)
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Please refer to the documents TUCO Notes to Tenderers and Further Competition documents for further information and guidance on completing all parts of the restricted tender
Lot No: 5
II.2.1) Title
5 Temporary and Permanent Staff South West England
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79620000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
Main site or place of performance:
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
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)
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Please refer to the documents TUCO Notes to Tenderers and Further Competition documents for further information and guidance on completing all parts of the restricted tender
Lot No: 6
II.2.1) Title
6 Temporary and Permanent Staff Wales
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79620000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
Main site or place of performance:
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
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)
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Please refer to the documents TUCO Notes to Tenderers and Further Competition documents for further information and guidance on completing all parts of the restricted tender
Lot No: 7
II.2.1) Title
7 Temporary and Permanent Staff Scotland
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79620000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
Main site or place of performance:
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
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)
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Please refer to the documents TUCO Notes to Tenderers and Further Competition documents for further information and guidance on completing all parts of the restricted tender
Lot No: 8
II.2.1) Title
8 Temporary and Permanent Staff Northern Ireland
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79620000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
Main site or place of performance:
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
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)
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Please refer to the documents TUCO Notes to Tenderers and Further Competition documents for further information and guidance on completing all parts of the restricted tender
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Restricted procedure
IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2025/S 000-005243
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Contract No: PFB11074-TU
Title: Midlands
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
18/09/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 16
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 13
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 16
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 16
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Blue Arrow Ltd
641659
London
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Axis Recruitment Ltd
4827750
Nottingham
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Arc Hospitality Recruitment Solutions Limited
6626815
Liverpool
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Gill Cooke Personnel t/a The Recruitment Group
2327419
Castle Donnington
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Pertemps Recruitment Partnership Ltd
1644241
Meriden
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Morgan Jones Ltd
4381807
Broadstairs
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Reed Specialist Recruitment
6903140
London
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
The Kellan Group Limited t/a Berkeley Scott
3472296
London
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
MSSHOSP Ltd t/a Mint People
10066205
Widnes
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
JoRecruitment Ltd
4003423
London
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
The Hospitality Club Staffing Limited
15723154
Liverpool
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
The Waiting Game Limited
7063018
Taunton
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Flair Events People Ltd
SC453179
Bollington
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
KPI Recruiting Limited
6533558
Crewe
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Interaction Recruitment PLC (Verve People)
2408326
Cambridgeshire
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Back - 2 – Front t/a The Cherry Tree
6839078
Bristol
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 2 500 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Contract No: PFB11074-TU
Title: North East
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
18/09/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 15
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 12
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 15
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 15
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Blue Arrow Ltd
641659
London
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Axis Recruitment Ltd
4827750
Nottingham
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Arc Hospitality Recruitment Solutions Limited
6626815
Liverpool
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Gill Cooke Personnel t/a The Recruitment Group
2327419
Castle Donnington
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Pertemps Recruitment Partnership Ltd
1644241
Meriden
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Morgan Jones Ltd
4381807
Broadstairs
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Reed Specialist Recruitment
6903140
London
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
The Kellan Group Limited t/a Berkeley Scott
3472296
London
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
MSSHOSP Ltd t/a Mint People
4381807
Widnes
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
JoRecruitment Ltd
4003423
London
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
The Hospitality Club Staffing Limited
15723154
Liverpool
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
The Waiting Game Limited
7063018
Taunton
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Flair Events People Ltd
SC453179
Bollington
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
KPI Recruiting Limited
6533558
Crewe
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Interaction Recruitment PLC (Verve People)
2408326
Cambridgeshire
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 2 500 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 3
Contract No: PFB11074-TU
Title: North West
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
18/09/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 15
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 12
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 15
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 15
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Blue Arrow Ltd
641659
London
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Axis Recruitment Ltd
4827750
Nottingham
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Arc Hospitality Recruitment Solutions Limited
6626815
Liverpool
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Gill Cooke Personnel t/a The Recruitment Group
2327419
Castle Donnington
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Pertemps Recruitment Partnership Ltd
1644241
Meriden
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Morgan Jones Ltd
4381807
Broadstairs
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Reed Specialist Recruitment
6903140
London
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
The Kellan Group Limited t/a Berkeley Scott
3472296
London
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
MSSHOSP Ltd t/a Mint People
10066205
Widnes
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
JoRecruitment Ltd
4003423
London
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
The Hospitality Club Staffing Limited
15723154
Liverpool
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
The Waiting Game Limited
7063018
Taunton
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Flair Events People Ltd
SC453179
Bollington
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
KPI Recruiting Limited
6533558
Crewe
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Interaction Recruitment PLC (Verve People)
2408326
Cambridgeshire
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 2 500 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 4
Contract No: PFB11074-TU
Title: South East
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
18/09/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 15
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 12
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 15
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 15
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Blue Arrow Ltd
641659
London
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Axis Recruitment Ltd
4827750
Nottingham
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Arc Hospitality Recruitment Solutions Limited
6626815
Liverpool
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Gill Cooke Personnel t/a The Recruitment Group
2327419
Castle Donnington
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Pertemps Recruitment Partnership Ltd
1644241
Meriden
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Morgan Jones Ltd
4381807
Broadstairs
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Reed Specialist Recruitment
6903140
London
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
The Kellan Group Limited t/a Berkeley Scott
3472296
London
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
MSSHOSP Ltd t/a Mint People
10066205
Widnes
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
JoRecruitment Ltd
4003423
London
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Host Staffing LTD
10120220
Hounslow
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
The Waiting Game Limited
7063018
Taunton
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Flair Events People Ltd
SC453179
Bollington
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
KPI Recruiting Limited
6533558
Crewe
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Interaction Recruitment PLC (Verve People)
2408326
Cambridgeshire
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 2 500 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 5
Contract No: PFB11074-TU
Title: South West
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
18/09/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 14
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 11
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 14
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 14
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Blue Arrow Ltd
641659
London
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Axis Recruitment Ltd
4827750
Nottingham
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Arc Hospitality Recruitment Solutions Limited
6626815
Liverpool
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Gill Cooke Personnel t/a The Recruitment Group
2327419
Castle Donnington
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Pertemps Recruitment Partnership Ltd
1644241
Meriden
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Morgan Jones Ltd
4381807
Broadstairs
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Reed Specialist Recruitment
6903140
London
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
The Kellan Group Limited t/a Berkeley Scott
3472296
London
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
MSSHOSP Ltd t/a Mint People
10066205
Widnes
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
The Waiting Game Limited
7063018
Taunton
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Flair Events People Ltd
SC453179
Bollington
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
KPI Recruiting Limited
6533558
Crewe
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Interaction Recruitment PLC (Verve People)
2408326
Cambridgeshire
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Back - 2 – Front t/a The Cherry Tree
6839078
Bristol
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 2 500 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 6
Contract No: PFB11074-TU
Title: Wales
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
18/09/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 10
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 7
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 10
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 10
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Blue Arrow Ltd
641659
London
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Axis Recruitment Ltd
4827750
Nottingham
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Arc Hospitality Recruitment Solutions Limited
6626815
Liverpool
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Pertemps Recruitment Partnership Ltd
1644241
Meriden
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Reed Specialist Recruitment
6903140
London
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
The Kellan Group Limited t/a Berkeley Scott
3472296
London
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
MSSHOSP Ltd t/a Mint People
10066205
Widnes
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
The Waiting Game Limited
7063018
Taunton
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Flair Events People Ltd
SC453179
Bollington
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Interaction Recruitment PLC (Verve People)
2408326
Cambridgeshire
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 2 500 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 7
Contract No: PFB11074-TU
Title: Scotland
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
18/09/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 11
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 8
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 11
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 11
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Blue Arrow Ltd
641659
London
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Axis Recruitment Ltd
4827750
Nottingham
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Arc Hospitality Recruitment Solutions Limited
6626815
Liverpool
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Pertemps Recruitment Partnership Ltd
1644241
Meriden
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Reed Specialist Recruitment
6903140
London
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
The Kellan Group Limited t/a Berkeley Scott
3472296
London
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
MSSHOSP Ltd t/a Mint People
10066205
Widnes
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
The Waiting Game Limited
7063018
Taunton
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Flair Events People Ltd
SC453179
Bollington
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
KPI Recruiting Limited
6533558
Crewe
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Interaction Recruitment PLC (Verve People)
2408326
Cambridgeshire
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 2 500 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 8
Contract No: PFB11074-TU
Title: Northern Ireland
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
18/09/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 5
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 5
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Blue Arrow Ltd
641659
London
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Axis Recruitment Ltd
4827750
Nottingham
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Arc Hospitality Recruitment Solutions Limited
6626815
Liverpool
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Reed Specialist Recruitment
6903140
London
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
MSSHOSP Ltd t/a Mint People
10066205
Widnes
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 2 500 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
Permissible users of this Agreement include:TUCOMember and Associate Member Authorities TUCOMembers(https://account.tuco.ac.uk/delrvdkzgqmjfhudksgs(https://account.tuco.ac.uk/delrvdkzgqmjfhudksgs))Localauthority councils: England Scotland and WalesLocal CouncilsNorthern Ireland LocalCouncilsConwy CBC, Denbighshire CC, FlintshireCC, Wrexham CBC, Sefton Council, Halton BC,Cheshire West and Chester Council, South RibbleBorough Council, Liverpool City Council, Wirral BC,Rochdale MBC, Northumberland CCany otherLocal AuthoritiesEducational establishments:Schools in EnglandSchools in WalesEducationalEstablishments in England and WalesSchools inScotlandEducational Establishments inScotlandSchools and Educational Establishmentsin Northern IrelandEngland Scotland and WalesHigher EducationNorthern Ireland HigherEducationEducation TrustsPolice, fire and rescue,maritime and coastguard agency emergencyservices:UK Police ForcesEngland Fire and RescueServicesScotland Fire and Rescue ServicesWalesFire and Rescue ServicesNorthern Ireland Fire andRescue ServicesUK Maritime & CoastguardAgencyNHS bodies, the HSC (Northern Ireland)and ambulance services: England NHS ScotlandNHSWales NHS Northern Ireland HSCEnglandAmbulance ServiceScotland AmbulanceServiceWales Ambulance ServiceNorthern IrelandAmbulance ServiceLocal Authorities, ResearchCouncilswww.rcuk.ac.uk (https://www.rcuk.ac.uk),NHS TrustsCentral government departments andtheir agencies: England / UK CentralGovernmentScotland GovernmentWalesGovernmentNorthern IrelandGovernmentRegistered charities: England andWales Registered CharitiesScotland RegisteredCharitiesNorthern Ireland RegisteredCharitiesHospice Quality PartnershipRegisteredsocial landlords: government funded, not-for-profitorganisations that provide affordable housing. Theyinclude housing associations, trusts andcooperatives. England Social LandlordsScotlandSocial LandlordsWales Social LandlordsNorthernIreland Social LandlordsAll 700 plus currentmembers of Procurement for Housing (PfH) andany future members, details of current membershipfor PfH can be found here;http://www.procurementforhousing.co.uk/membership/membership_list.Please(http://www.procurementforhousing.co.uk/membership/membership_list.Please)refer to the following websitesfor a full list of RSL`shttp://www.tenantservicesauthority.org/(http://www.tenantservicesauthority.org/)orhttp:NUSSLhttp://www.ukmsl.com/client/nusconnect/(http://www.ukmsl.com/client/nusconnect/)The memberorganisations above are located throughout the UK,including England, Scotland, Wales and NorthernIreland.Public sector buying organisations:http://www.hefce.ac.uk/unicoll/(http://www.hefce.ac.uk/unicoll/)http://www.tuco.org/buy/clients (http://www.tuco.org/buy/clients)); SUPCmembers seehttp://supc.procureweb.ac.uk/aboutsupc-members(http://supc.procureweb.ac.uk/aboutsupc-members);APUC members seehttp://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk/home.htm (http://www.apucscot.ac.uk/home.htm); NWUPC members seewww.nwupc.ac.uk (https://www.nwupc.ac.uk); NEUPCmembers seehttp://neupg.procureweb.ac.uk/(http://neupg.procureweb.ac.uk/); HEPCW membersseehttp://hepcw.procureweb.ac.uk/(http://hepcw.procureweb.ac.uk/); LUPC members seehttp://www.lupc.ac.uk/ (http://www.lupc.ac.uk/);Academies; Further Education FE colleges and FEcolleges via Crescent Purchasing Consortium(currently 170 colleges throughout the UK) anyother member of CPCOther organisations: AllContracting Authorities as defined in Regulation 2of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015;TheAgreement is also for use by but not limited toCrown Commercial Services;This Agreement mayalso be used by other public bodies as defined bythe European Union
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
TUCO Ltd
c/o Mitchell Charlesworth, 3rd Floor, 44 Peter Street
Manchester
M2 5GP
UK
VI.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
VI.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
TUCO
c/o Mitchell Charlesworth, 3rd Floor, 44 Peter Street
Manchester
M2 5GP
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
29/10/2025