653F_15 Managed Services for Temporary Agency Resources (MSTAR2).

ESPO is seeking to establish a framework agreement to offer public sector customers access to a range of pre-approved Service Providers from whom they may appoint a Service Provider to deliver a managed service fortemporary agency resources.

Whilst initially for use by local authorities served by ESPO (see www.espo.org for further details), being aCentral Purchasing Body as defined by the EU Combined Procurement Directive 2004/18/EC, the FrameworkAgreement may also be open for use by the following classifications of user throughout all administrative regions of the UK: Local Authority Councils; Educational Establishments (including Academies); CentralGovernment Departments and their Agencies; Police, Fire & Rescue and Coastguard Emergency Services;NHS and HSC Bodies, including Ambulance Services; Registered Charities; Registered Social Landlords;Full details of the classification of end user establishments and geographical areas is available on: http://www.espo.org/About-us-%281%29/FAQs/Legal An eAuction process may be used to award subsequent call off contracts following the reopening of competitionamong the parties to the Framework Agreement.

Additional information: Please the attached OJEU award notice for details of awarded suppliers.