Buyer Name: University of Bedfordshire
Buyer Address: University Square, Luton, UKH21, LU1 3JU, United Kingdom
Contact Email: Procurement@beds.ac.uk
The Provision of Campus Staff Support Services
Buyer Contact Info
Status
complete
complete
Procedure
open
open
Value
1250000.0 GBP
1250000.0 GBP
Published
21 Jan 2026, 17:31
21 Jan 2026, 17:31
Deadline
n/a
n/a
Contract Start
15 Feb 2026, 00:00
15 Feb 2026, 00:00
Contract End
14 Feb 2029, 23:59
14 Feb 2029, 23:59
Category
n/a
n/a
CPV
79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff
79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff
Region
n/a
n/a
Awarded To
BLUE ARROW LTD.
BLUE ARROW LTD.
Official Source
Open Find a Tender
Open Find a Tender
Description
The Provision of Agency for Campus Staff Support Services
Linked Documents
No linked documents found for this notice.
Opportunity Context
Lots
Lot 1 Status: complete
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