Published date: 17 February 2022

This notice was replaced on 4 August 2022

This notice does not contain the most up-to-date information about this procurement. The most recent notice is:

Awarded contract (published 4 August 2022, last edited 21 November 2023)

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Contract summary

Industry

  • Placement services of personnel - 79610000

Location of contract

United Kingdom

Value of contract

£400,000,000

Procurement reference

RM6238

Published date

17 February 2022

Closing date

18 March 2022

Closing time

3pm

Contract start date

28 July 2022

Contract end date

27 July 2026

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (above threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

Crown Commercial Service intends to establish an agreement for the recruitment of temporary and fixed term teachers and non-teaching staff for UK schools, colleges and educational establishments including nurseries, pupil referral units, and children centres.

The purpose of this framework agreement is to provide schools with an open, fair and transparent route when hiring supply teachers and other temporary staff that also delivers value for money. Roles include head teachers, qualified and non-qualified teachers both SEN and non- SEN, education support (such as staff cover supervisors and teaching assistants) invigilators and senior leaders. Other temporary staff include but not limited to, administrative and clerical (IT and finance staff) estates and maintenance and cleaners.

It is expected that the duration of the agreement will be for an initial period of 3 years with the option to extend for up to 1 year

More information

Previous notice about this procurement

Supply Teachers and Temporary Staff in Educational Establishments

  • Future opportunity
  • Published 27 May 2021

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About the buyer

Contact name

The Minister for the Cabinet Office acting through Crown Commercial Service

Address

9th Floor, The Capital, Old Hall Street
Liverpool
L3 9PP
United Kingdom

Telephone

+44 3450103503

Email

supplier@crowncommercial.gov.uk

Website

https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/CCS