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Framework to Provide Supply Agency Staff Services

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HEART ACADEMIES TRUST

Highlights

Deadline
27 Nov 2026
Estimated value
£850,000,000
Location
UK

Details

Published
28 Aug 2026
Deadline
27 Nov 2026
Value
£850,000,000
Location
UK
Source
Find a Tender
Source notice ID
082362-2026
OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-06eeea
CPV codes
79000000
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Description

This is the reopening of Framework to Provide Supply Agency Staff Services - ocds-h6vhtk-05abb2

HEART Academies Trust, supported by Value Match Services, intends to undertake the first reopening of the Framework to Provide Supply Agency Staff Services.

The open framework was established to provide eligible education-sector contracting authorities with access to suppliers of temporary, fixed-term and permanent teaching and non-teaching staff across the United Kingdom.

The reopening will cover:

Lot 1 - Direct Provision

Lot 2 - Master Vendor

Lot 3 - Neutral Vendor

The reopening will provide an opportunity for new suppliers, previously unsuccessful suppliers and existing framework suppliers seeking to expand or revise their offering to apply for appointment to the relevant lot or lots.

The tender notice and associated procurement documents are expected to be published on 30 October 2026. The estimated deadline for tender submissions is 27 November 2026 at 12pm.

The estimated contract award date is 21 January 2027.

The procurement will be conducted electronically through Cimple. Suppliers will be able to express an interest, access the procurement documents and submit a tender following publication of the tender notice:

https://cimple.uk/

All dates are indicative and may be amended in the tender notice and associated procurement documents.

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Lots (3)

LotTitleValue
1Direct ProvisionThe appointed Supplier will be responsible for delivering recruitment services for the provision of supply teachers, education support staff, and other temporary and permanent staffing requirements. This will include: • Temporary assignments via employment agencies • Fixed-term employment via employment agencies • Permanent employment via employment agencies The Supplier must remain informed of developments within the recruitment sector, including changes in policy, legislation, and best practice. Ongoing compliance with relevant regulations-such as the Agency Workers Regulations (AWR), IR35, and National Minimum Wage-is essential. Additionally, the Supplier is required to hold and maintain certification from a recognised Accreditation Body and ensure that any regulatory or market changes are promptly communicated to the Contracting Authority. Where necessary, appropriate adjustments must be made to internal processes and procedures to reflect such changes.£425,000,000
2Master VendorManaged service requirements of supply teachers, education support staff and other temporary, fixed term or permanent staffing services. The Contracting Authority is seeking a Managed Service Provider (MSP) to deliver comprehensive recruitment services that meet its workforce requirements. This includes the sourcing, engagement, and administration of supply teachers, education support staff, and other temporary, fixed term or permanent personnel through standardised processes and the effective use of technology. The appointed Master Vendor will be solely responsible for delivering recruitment services and managing the entire supply chain. This includes: • Temporary assignments via employment agencies • Fixed-term employment via employment agencies • Permanent employment via employment agencies The Supplier may fulfil staffing requirements directly from its own resource pool and may also manage additional supply through an approved and accredited supply chain. Where appropriate, the Supplier may establish and manage a talent pool on behalf of the Contracting Authority. Workers sourced via this pool may be employed either by the Employment Business or directly by the Contracting Authority. The Contracting Authority will contract with the Master Vendor, who will retain full responsibility for the performance and compliance of its supply chain. The Supplier must hold and maintain certification from a recognised Accreditation Body and ensure full compliance with all applicable legislation and regulatory requirements, including but not limited to the Agency Workers Regulations (AWR), IR35, and National Minimum Wage. The Supplier is expected to remain up to date with changes in recruitment practices, market conditions, and relevant policies and legislation. Any such changes must be communicated promptly to the Contracting Authority, with necessary adjustments made to operational processes and procedures.£297,500,000
3Neutral VendorThe Contracting Authority is seeking a Neutral Vendor to deliver managed recruitment services for supply teachers, education support staff, and other temporary staffing needs. The appointed Supplier will take full responsibility for meeting the Contracting Authority's workforce requirements. As a Neutral Vendor, the Supplier will not directly supply workers from its own organisation and may only source up to 20% of workers through affiliated businesses. All other staffing requirements must be fulfilled via an approved and accredited supply chain. The Supplier will manage the provision of staff for: • Temporary assignments via employment businesses • Fixed-term employment via employment agencies • Permanent employment via employment agencies The Supplier may establish and manage a talent pool on behalf of the Contracting Authority. Workers sourced through this pool may be employed either by the Employment Business or directly by the Contracting Authority. The Contracting Authority will enter into a contract with the Neutral Vendor, who will be fully responsible for the performance and compliance of its supply chain. All supply agencies within the Suppliers supply chain must hold certification from an approved Accreditation Body. The Supplier managing the supply chain is responsible for ensuring that all participating Suppliers are appropriately accredited and ensure full compliance with all relevant legislation and regulatory requirements, including but not limited to the Agency Workers Regulations (AWR), IR35, and National Minimum Wage. The Supplier is expected to remain informed of changes in recruitment practices, market conditions, and applicable policies and legislation. Any such changes must be communicated promptly to the Contracting Authority, with necessary updates made to operational processes and procedures.£127,500,000
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