Planning

Supply Teachers and Temporary Staff 2 (STaTS 2)

THE MINISTER FOR THE CABINET OFFICE ACTING THROUGH CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE (CCS)

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Planning

05 Nov 2024 at 16:09

Summary of the contracting process

The Minister for the Cabinet Office acting through Crown Commercial Service (CCS) is initiating a procurement process titled "Supply Teachers and Temporary Staff 2 (STaTS 2)" in the UK education sector. This process is geared towards the provision of supply teachers and temporary staffing for schools and educational establishments across the UK. The procurement is currently in the planning stage with CCS holding market engagement sessions from November onwards. Key dates include an estimated publication date of 31 October 2025, and an engagement phase starting in November 2024. The procurement is classified under the CPV code 79620000, covering "Supply services of personnel including temporary staff" and holds a total indicative value of £650,000,000 over a period of four years. The procurement method will utilise an eSourcing system and may include an electronic auction.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in the recruitment of educational staff to expand their operations and secure substantial contracts within the public sector. Companies that can provide temporary and fixed-term teachers, educational support staff, and non-teaching personnel for schools and colleges would find this tender highly suitable. Businesses that meet the technical requirements of the Cyber Essentials scheme, and possess a valid DUNS number for registration, will be positioned strongly to compete. Given the scale and value of this contract, both experienced staffing agencies and newer entrants with robust compliance and security measures will find ample opportunity for growth and market presence enhancement.

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Notice Title

Supply Teachers and Temporary Staff 2 (STaTS 2)

Notice Description

Crown Commercial Service, as the Authority, intends to put in place an agreement for the provision of Supply Teachers and Temporary Staffing for use by schools and educational establishment The lotting structure of this framework will be determined as a result of the market engagement. Further information is included in the Additional Information section VI.3.

Lot Information

Preferred Supplier List

Supply Teachers and Temporary Staffing - Recruit temporary and fixed-term teachers, education support staff and non-teaching staff for UK schools, colleges and education establishments. It is not available to independent (for-profit) schools. Additional information: Preferred Supplier List

Master Vendor

Supply Teachers and Temporary Staffing - Recruit temporary and fixed-term teachers, education support staff and non-teaching staff for UK schools, colleges and education establishments. It is not available to independent (for-profit) schools. Additional information: Managed Service Lot

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04b426
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035838-2024
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£650,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE MINISTER FOR THE CABINET OFFICE ACTING THROUGH CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE (CCS)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
supplier@crowncommercial.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 345410222

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

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