Framework to provide Supply Agency Staff Services

Buyer

HEART ACADEMIES TRUST

Estimated value

£850m

Location

East of England

Deadline

27 November 2026

Published

30 October 2026

Category

Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Trade

Uncategorised

Suitable for SMEs

Not flagged

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In plain English

HEART Academies Trust seeks a multi-lotted framework for supply agency staff services to recruit temporary and permanent teaching and non-teaching staff across UK educational settings. The contract runs for up to seven years with annual re-openings, and suppliers must be eligible for direct awards or mini competitions.

Description from the notice

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.