Y22019 - Temporary Worker Agencies and Interim Contractors/Consultants for Preferred Provider Listing Status DPS
Framework Description
Y22019 is a dynamic purchasing system run by Surrey & Kent Commercial Services LLP, trading as Connect2Surrey (C2S), a joint venture between Surrey County Council and Commercial Services Kent Ltd. It gives temporary worker agencies and suppliers of interim contractors and consultants preferred provider listing status. The DPS runs until 23 February 2029, and suppliers can apply to join while it is open.
Context & Use Case
C2S uses the DPS to run a managed recruitment service for Surrey County Council's temporary and interim needs, with an option to extend managed services to the council's maintained schools and academies in Surrey. When roles need covering, requirements go to agencies with preferred provider status, from administrative and technical posts to interim contractor and consultant assignments.
Scope of Services
Temporary worker supply Interim contractors Interim consultants Administrative, technical and specialist roles
Lots
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Who Can Apply
Suits recruitment agencies and staffing firms supplying temporary workers, and providers of interim contractors and consultants to the public sector. As a DPS it is open: agencies can apply for preferred provider listing at any time until 23 February 2029.
Buyer Benefits
Preferred provider status gives buyers a vetted list of agencies that meet compliance and service standards, so roles can be filled quickly when demand spikes. An open DPS lets new and niche agencies join, widening the talent pool for hard-to-fill specialist roles.
Next Steps
Read the Y22019 notices on Find a Tender for the DPS documents and how to apply. Prepare compliance evidence such as right-to-work checks, worker vetting, insurances and IR35 processes for interims, plus public sector client references, then apply for preferred provider listing in good time before 23 February 2029.
How Athena Can Help
Preferred provider listings are decided on compliance and service quality, so the application needs to be watertight. Athena's preferred supplier applications service writes your Y22019 submission, prepares the vetting policies and supporting evidence, and checks it for compliance before you apply.
Once listed, our recruitment bid writing helps you win individual requirements and larger interim assignments, and our margin and pricing advice keeps your charge rates competitive without eroding profit.
