Eastern Shires Purchasing Organisation
Councils are using Eastern Shires Purchasing Organisation frameworks for temporary staff and play area upgrades.
Hounslow Council's Cabinet approved a £40 million contract for temporary staff in March 2026, to be awarded to Adecco UK Ltd for four years starting May 2026. This decision, made under the Eastern Shires Purchasing Organisation's MSTAR 4 framework, is expected to generate annual savings of £90,000 for the council.
Separately, Havering Council approved an investment of up to £3 million in October 2025 for play area upgrades across the borough over five years, with the contract commencing in January 2026. This procurement will also be conducted via an Eastern Shires Purchasing Organisation framework to streamline the process and improve design quality. No further council decisions or discussions specifically concerning the organisation are currently scheduled.
Key facts
- Hounslow Council's Cabinet approved a £40 million temporary staff contract in March 2026. Source
- The Hounslow contract for temporary staff is for four years, commencing May 1, 2026. Source
- The Hounslow temporary staff contract is expected to generate annual savings of £90,000. Source
- Havering Council approved up to £3 million for play area upgrades in October 2025. Source
- The Havering play area contract is estimated to commence in January 2026. Source
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