Open competition
Open procedure: the contract was advertised and any supplier could submit a bid.
Key facts
- Buyer
- University Of Edinburgh · Body governed by public law
- Suppliers
- Axis Recruitment Ltd SME, Blue Arrow Ltd, Navolio Limited T/A Off To Work SME, Brightwork SME, Reed Recruitment, Search Consultancy Limited
- Value
- £3,600,000 across 3 lots
- Procedure
- Open procedure
- Sector
- Business services · Supply services of personnel including temporary staff (CPV 79620000)
- Region
- Scotland
- Official notice
- 068698-2026 on Find a Tender
- Timeline
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- Contract date6 Jul 2026
- Published21 Jul 2026Published 15 days after the contract date
Description
ACE operates across the city of Edinburgh. There are multiple venues and location across this wide geographical area, where agency staff will be required to attend for work. All locations may require staff at any one date and time. The volume and type of staff required will be dependent on business needs. Historical data highlights the roles where the highest volume of staff is required are: - Catering Assistants – estimate 15+ on very busy days; and - Plate Waiters/Silver Service Staff – estimate 50+ on very busy days. Please be aware that these figures are given in good faith but may not be representative of future demand.
Lots in this award
| Lot | Supplier | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Temporary Hospitality, Catering and Events Staff for ACE: Hospitality and Events | Axis Recruitment Ltd SME, Blue Arrow Ltd, Navolio Limited T/A Off To Work SME | £1.6m |
| Temporary Hospitality, Catering and Events Staff for ACE: Domestic Services | Blue Arrow Ltd, Brightwork SME, Reed Recruitment | £800k |
| Temporary Hospitality, Catering and Events Staff for ACE: Kitchen Staff | Blue Arrow Ltd, Reed Recruitment, Search Consultancy Limited | £1.2m |
About the suppliers
Axis Recruitment Ltd: every public contract they have won, plus their Companies House record (company 08054074).
Blue Arrow Ltd: every public contract they have won, plus their Companies House record (company 00641659).
Navolio Limited T/A Off To Work: every public contract they have won.
Brightwork: every public contract they have won.
Reed Recruitment: every public contract they have won.
Search Consultancy Limited: every public contract they have won.