Torbay Council · Awarded contract
Awarded

Re-opening of Standing Lists for Temporary Agency Staff and Social Workers for Torbay Council and SWISCo

Awarded 01 Jan 2021

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Awarded01 Jan 2021
Value£17,480,000.00
RegionSouth West
CategoryPublic Services & Welfare
Ended 2y 10mo ago3y term
Awarded 1 Jan 2021Expired 2 Jan 2024

Torbay Council awarded a contract to GAP Recruitment Limited t/a BIG ANT group, The SKA Group, Aurora Resourcing Ltd, Domus Personnel, Seven Social Care, and Wise Employment for the re-opening of standing lists for approved temporary agency staff and social workers.

The contract, valued at £17,480,000, covers Lot 1 for temporary agency staff providers, Lot 2 for social worker agency providers, and Lot 3 for temporary agency staff providers for South West Integrated Services Company (SWISCo).

SWISCo, the Council's arms-length company, requires agency staff at short notice for services including refuse and recycling collection, street and beach cleansing, flower beds, street-lighting, and traffic signals.

Providers on the standing lists are invited to submit candidates for temporary positions, with selection based on CV assessment and interview.

For Lot 3, a further competition will establish a dedicated default provider to work closely with SWISCo.

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