AwardedAwarded 27 March 2026

Temporary Labour for GWR

First Greater Western Limited · Private utility

In brief

First Greater Western Limited awarded recruitment work to Adecco UK Limited on 27 March 2026.

The notice gives a value of £1,263,653 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 3 years, up to 5 years with extensions, starting 1 June 2026.

It is split into 2 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

What the notice says

Temporary labour for: o Operational support (Gate line, Customer Services, Event Management, Passenger Assistance) o Business Support functions (Receptionist & Postal Clerk, Revenue Recovery Administration, etc.)

Lots

Lot	Trade	Value
Admin, Finance and Business Support Functions 1 June 2026 to 31 May 2029 What this lot covers Provision of temporary labour for the following roles: - Admin - Finance - Business support functions	Recruitment and staffing	£93,477
Operational Support 1 June 2026 to 31 May 2029 What this lot covers At certain times throughout the year, GWR requires temporary staff to support with either routine station operations or specific planned events. Increased footfall during peak seasons is often reflected in an increased seasonal demand for temporary staff, whereas business as usual demands (eg to cover sickness or roster gaps) can fluctuate throughout the year, requiring a responsive temporary workforce that can flex with our needs. These temporary staff are specifically required to support with the following functions/roles: • Gateline • Station Assistance • General Customer Service • Events • Projects/Possessions	Recruitment and staffing	£1,170,176

Who won

Winner	Lot	Value	Dates
Adecco UK Limited	Admin, Finance and Business Support Functions, Operational Support	£6,318,265	Awarded 27 March 2026

Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.

Timeline

12 November 2025Tender notice · UK4, notice 073182-2025
30 March 2026Contract award notice · UK6, notice 028983-2026

About the buyer

First Greater Western LimitedLast 12 months

Procurements

Awards

Suppliers it has used most for recruitment

Adecco UK Limited1 contract

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From notice 073182-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 12 November 2025, last updated 30 March 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.