Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c2a-141f-721b-9f69-79b82053f427/temporary-staff-agency-framework awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Temporary Staff Agency Framework [The Business Growth Hub Limited](https://tendernation.io/buyers/the-business-growth-hub-limited) Estimated value £100,000 to £300,000 Published 5 May 2016 Deadline Closed 26 May 2016 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Sets up a framework Winning a place does not guarantee work: contracts are awarded later as call-offs, and the list usually stays closed for years. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender The Manchester Growth Company (MGC) wishes to appoint a panel of agencies for the provision of quality temporary staff for short/medium term assignments and permanent contracts for use by it and its Group companies as well as Manchester Investment and Development Agency Services Limited and Commission for the New Economy Limited (together "the MGC Group"). The appointment to the panel will be by means of competitive tender. The MGC Group requires confirmation that your organisation has sufficient experience to perform the contract to an appropriate quality standard. The MGC Group invites tenders for the supply of temporary staff on an ad-hoc basis or permanent staff. The contract will be broken down into specific lots and tenderers may bid for one, more than one or all lots. The contract is for a 2 year period with an option to extend for a further 1 year period. Additional information: The Manchester Growth Company (MGC) is a group of companies whose purpose is to drive forward Greater Manchester's economic development. MGC is accountable to the GM Combined Authority (GMCA) and the GM Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP). The MGC is an economic development strategy-driven and commercially-focussed organisation which reinvests any surpluses to achieve its aims. MGC deliver a wide range of business and people-facing services across the North of England and the East Midlands. These include: Business start-up, business growth, inward investment, business finance, and international trade services; Skills training for individuals and businesses; Organisational development services; Recruitment and employment services; Careers advice and guidance; Policy, strategy and research; Official Tourist Board for the Manchester city region; Marketing and Communication Services: The MGC is made up of the following companies: Economic Solutions Limited t/a Manchester Growth Company/MGC; Marketing Manchester (including Visit Manchester); GM Business Support Limited t/a GM Business Support; ChamberLink Limited t/a Business Support Solutions; The North West Apprenticeship Company Limited t/a NWAC; Challenge 4 Change Limited t/a Challenge 4 Change Trading Limited; IDG t/a Improvement Development Growth Limited; CfA t/a Centre for Assessment Limited; IQC2 Limited t/a IQC2 Limited; The Skills Company; The Work Company t/a Skills and Work Solutions Limited; Employment and Regeneration Partnership Limited; The Enterprise Fund Limited t/a BFS or Business Finance Solutions; BFS Funding Managers Limited; BFS NWF General Partner Limited; NWF (Micro Loans) LP. In addition the following companies are to be included in the agreement and are deemed to be MGC Group companies for its purposes: Manchester Investment and Development Agency Service Limited t/a MIDAS; Commission for the New Economy Limited t/a New Economy. Read full description ## CPV classification Supply services of personnel including temporary staff Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/a0864507-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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