Dudley MBC – Recruitment Services

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Dudley MBC – Recruitment Services.

Client: Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council (via Connect2Dudley – joint venture with Commercial Services Kent Ltd)
Buyer: BIP Solutions Limited
Reference: BIP785020476
Contract Value: £100,000,000
Duration: DPS open until 23 February 2029
Procedure: Restricted (above threshold)
Suitable for SMEs & VCSEs: Yes

Overview

Dudley Council, in partnership with Commercial Services Kent Ltd (CSKL) through their joint venture Connect2Dudley, is establishing a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for temporary worker agencies and interim contractors/consultants.

This DPS will support Dudley Council’s recruitment needs, including:

Temporary and interim roles across the council.

Potential managed services for Dudley Council maintained schools and Academy Trusts/Multi Academy Trusts.

The DPS is valued at £100m and provides a structured route for suppliers to secure ongoing opportunities across the council and education sector in the Dudley area.

Key Benefits for Suppliers

Opportunity to join a £100m DPS with a major UK local authority.

Long-term access to regular temporary and interim staffing requirements.

Potential to expand into the education sector (schools and academy trusts).

Open to SMEs and VCSEs, making it accessible to a broad range of agencies.

Applications can be submitted at any point until February 2029.

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