Temporary staff
Hounslow Council recently approved a £40 million contract for temporary staff to ensure service delivery and achieve cost savings.
Hounslow Council's Cabinet approved a four-year, £40 million contract for temporary staff in March 2026. This decision, effective from May 2026, aims to maintain service delivery while generating annual savings of approximately £90,000 through a rebate from the provider, Adecco UK Ltd. The estimated annual spend under the contract is £10 million.
There are no further council discussions or decisions on temporary staff currently scheduled. The contract was secured under the ESPO Managed Services for Temporary Agency Resources (MSTAR) 4 framework, as reported by Councillor Shantanu Rajawat, Leader of the Council and Cabinet member for Strategy, Resources and External Affairs.
Key facts
- Hounslow Council's Cabinet approved a £40 million contract for temporary staff in March 2026. Source
- The contract for temporary staff is with Adecco UK Ltd for four years, starting May 1, 2026. Source
- The contract is expected to generate annual savings of approximately £90,000. Source
- The estimated annual spend under the contract is £10 million. Source
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