Open tender · Notice 103118-2026
Framework to provide Supply Agency Staff Services
- Value
- £850m
- Closes
- 27 Nov 2026 (19 days)
- Where
- East of England
- Lots
- 3
- Suitable for SMEs
- Yes, says the buyer
- Contract
- 23 Jan 2027 – 22 Jan 2031
Framework: winning a place puts you on an approved list for future work. It's the entry ticket, not guaranteed work.
In plain English
HEART Academies Trust is reopening its framework of approved suppliers for temporary, permanent and fixed-term teaching and non-teaching staff across UK schools, colleges, nurseries, pupil referral units and children's centres. A place on the framework is the entry ticket to future work, not guaranteed work: suppliers on it can be chosen through direct awards or mini competitions, and the framework is intended to run for up to seven years, with annual reopenings.
Good fit for: Education recruitment and supply agencies providing supply teachers, support staff and other temporary school staff.
Written with AI from the official notice. Check the notice before relying on it.
What the buyer says
This is the reopening of Framework to Provide Supply Agency Staff Services - ocds-h6vhtk-05abb2 HEART Academies Trust is establishing a multi lotted Framework Agreement to support the recruitment of temporary, permanent, and fixed-term teaching and non-teaching staff across educational settings in the UK. This includes but is not limited to schools, colleges, nurseries, pupil referral units, and children's centres. The Framework is designed to provide participating Contracting Authorities with a fair, transparent, and cost-effective solution for engaging supply staff. The Contracting Authority intends to operate the Framework for a maximum duration of seven (7) years, with the intention to re-open the Framework on an annual basis to allow for the inclusion of new suppliers and ensure continued value and compliance. A Re-Opening Notice will be published detailing the scope of services, eligibility criteria, submission deadlines and evaluation methodology.- The following types of Suppliers can apply/re-apply o New suppliers not previously included o Previously unsuccessful suppliers o Existing suppliers seeking to expand or revise their offering Suppliers meeting the criteria will be added to the Framework and become eligible for selection in Direct Awards or Mini Competitions. Whilst all lots include the option for the Customer to access permanent recruitment, the expectation is that this will be minimal therefore this Tender is primarily focused on supply teachers, education support staff and other temporary staffing services.
Getting the documents
cimple.uk/detail/547785 (linked from the notice).
Procedure: Open procedure (Open: anyone can bid, in one stage). Published 30 Oct 2026.
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