Managed Service for Temporary Agency Staff via ESPO Framework 653F_23 Lot 1b
Reading Borough Council · Awarded contract
AwardedManaged Service for Temporary Agency Staff via ESPO Framework 653F_23 Lot 1b
Awarded 23 Feb 2025
Awarded23 Feb 2025
Value£45,000,000.00
SupplierReed Specialist Recruitment Ltd
AgencyReading Borough Council
RegionSouth East
CategoryPublic Services & Welfare
Expires in 1y 4mo2y 12mo term, 57% elapsed
Awarded 23 Feb 2025Expires 22 Feb 2028
About
Reading Borough Council awarded a contract to Reed Specialist Recruitment Ltd for a managed service for temporary agency staff under ESPO Framework Agreement reference 653F_23, Lot 1b (Master Vendor).
The contract covers the provision of temporary agency resources for the Council and Brighter Futures for Children (BFfC), with the Council managing the contract on behalf of BFfC.
The combined annual spend on temporary agency staff is approximately £13,000,000.
The contract value is AUD 45,000,000.
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Managed Service for Temporary Agency Staff via ESPO Framework 653F_23 Lot 1b
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