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Provision of Supply Agency Services

THE ACADEMIES FOR CHARACTER AND EXCELLENCE

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

17 May 2026 at 18:21

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

15 Sep 2025 at 11:40

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

16 May 2025 at 17:12

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Academies for Character and Excellence have completed an open tender process for the Provision of Supply Agency Services, applicable to all 20 schools within the Trust. This procurement process, categorised under supply services of personnel including temporary staff, concluded with awards dated on 17 May 2026. The Trust, operating in Totnes, United Kingdom, pursued an open procurement method, selecting three top providers from the applicant pool. The contract runs from 3 November 2025 to 2 November 2028, with potential extensions up to 2030. Bidders were evaluated based on criteria including quality, service delivery, and cost, aiming for best value and comprehensive management information.

This contract opens lucrative opportunities for businesses specialising in agency staffing services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and large staffing agencies with proven capabilities in the education sector are particularly well-suited. The open procedure allows diverse participation, promoting growth for businesses through a potential multi-year contract contributing significant recurring revenue. Firms providing skilled agency workers, maintaining high satisfaction levels, and offering effective cost management stand a good chance of joining the Trust’s preferred providers list, significantly enhancing their market presence in the education sector. The comprehensive management reporting and high-performance expectations are attractive for companies looking to demonstrate their operational efficiency and value for money.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Supply Agency Services

Notice Description

The contract will be for the provision of supply agency services for all schools belonging to the Trust. The Trust was looking to appoint the three highest scoring Providers who will become part of the Trust's preferred Provider List. This will enable each school to select any Provider from the list in order to book suitable cover for the role(s) required. The Trust will not guarantee any level of supply for each individual Provider on the list and the schools will have the freedom to select whichever Provider they choose to use from this preferred Providers list. It is the Trust's expectation that the Provider shall be responsible for the operation of the supply agency function including: a. Availability of agency workers that have the required levels of competence and experience to cover the booking requests. b. Best Value for money. c. Comprehensive management information and reporting. d. High levels of school satisfaction. e. Consistently high-performance levels which meet or exceed KPI requirements. f. Consolidated invoicing weekly/ monthly as required. g. Expert advice on any legislative requirements related to Agency Workers. The provision of supply agency services is to be delivered at all 20 schools under the Trust.

Lot Information

Lot 1 Somerset

Renewal: Two further 12 month extensions (3+1+1)

Lot 2 Devon & Torbay

Renewal: Two further 12 month extensions (3+1+1)

Lot 3 All Schools

Lot 3 All Schools in the Trust The proposed contract will be for the provision of supply agency services for all schools belonging to the Trust. The Trust is looking to appoint the three highest scoring Providers who will become part of the Trust's preferred Provider List. This will enable each school to select any Provider from the list in order to book suitable cover for the role(s) required. The Trust will not guarantee any level of supply for each individual Provider on the list and the schools will have the freedom to select whichever Provider they choose to use from this preferred Providers list. It is the Trust's expectation that the Provider shall be responsible for the operation of the supply agency function including: a. Availability of agency workers that have the required levels of competence and experience to cover the booking requests. b. Best Value for money. c. Comprehensive management information and reporting. d. High levels of school satisfaction. e. Consistently high-performance levels which meet or exceed KPI requirements. f. Consolidated invoicing weekly/ monthly as required. g. Expert advice on any legislative requirements related to Agency Workers. The contract start date will be the 1st September 2025 and is to be for a period of three (3) years with the possible extension of two (2) further years, in 12-month intervals (3 +1+1). The provision of supply agency services is to be delivered at all 20 schools under the Trust. Please see tender documents for site information. Contract Value - GBP 1,500,000 GBP 1,800,000 incl VAT

Renewal: Two further 12 month extensions (3+1+1)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051653
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045160-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

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
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 May 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Sep 202511 months ago
Contract Period
3 Nov 2025 - 2 Nov 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE ACADEMIES FOR CHARACTER AND EXCELLENCE
Additional Buyers

Academies for Character & Excellence

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TOTNES
Postcode
TQ9 5TZ
Postcode Area
Torquay
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England), TLK23 Somerset CC, TLK4 Devon
Local Authority
South Hams
Electoral Ward
Totnes
Westminster Constituency
South Devon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
5
Supplier Names

EDUCATED RECRUITMENT LIMITED

EVEREST RECRUITMENT AND SERVICES LTD

REED SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT LIMITED

SOMERSET EDUCATION ALLIANCE LTD

TEACHING PERSONNEL LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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