Swindon Borough Council has re-awarded Pertemps Recruitment Partnership a further 2 year Master Vendor Contract for the placement of temporary staff.
Pertemps was firstly awarded Master Vendor status in 2006 when Swindon Borough Council sought to appoint an employment agency that could provide a single point of contact and resource for a high volume, diverse flexible labour requirement.
Both organisations have worked tirelessly over the last 5 years to deliver a recruitment solution that could satisfy the key objectives for Swindon Borough Council. Pertemps, working in partnership with SBC, have delivered significant financial savings and continues to drive cost reduction as a key objective during public sector spending cuts.
The local community recognises Pertemps as the employment agency of choice when seeking employment at Swindon Borough Council.
In actual fact over 80% of Pertemps flexible labour is fulfilled from within the local Swindon community, which ensures that local employment for local people provides regular and ongoing employment.
Councillor Mark Edwards, Swindon Borough Council’s Cabinet Member for Finance, said: “ Following a rigorous tender exercise Pertemps was awarded the contract in 2006 due to their proven ability to deliver a one stop shop approach to all of our temporary staff requirements. We are delighted to continue our contract arrangement with Pertemps for a further two years due to their willingness to accept both operational and financial constraints within the Public Sector, whilst continuing to offer quality recruitment services combined with real added value.”
Anne Wilkes, Director of Pertemps Swindon, said: “ My team and I at Pertemps Swindon are delighted to be re-awarded Master Vendor Status with Swindon Borough Council one of the town’s most Prestigious contracts. Our joint relationship has gone from strength to strength and we look forward to delivering continued high levels of service, combining a cost effective total recruitment solution to Swindon Borough Council.”
Pertemps celebrates its 50th Anniversary this year and combined with both local and national celebrations the award of Master Vendor Status with Swindon Borough council provides great news for Pertemps Swindon, our flexible workforce and the local community.
If you seek employment at Swindon Borough Council or at a range of high profile Swindon Clients please contact Anne Wilkes at Pertemps 01793615021 or anne.wilkes@pertemps.co.uk.