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Framework for the Provision of Temporary Workers

Northern Ireland Assembly Commission

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Award

23 Jun 2026 at 14:42

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

11 Jun 2026 at 15:12

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
TenderUpdate

03 Mar 2026 at 12:26

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

27 Feb 2026 at 15:27

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

03 Jul 2025 at 19:05

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Northern Ireland Assembly Commission has concluded the procurement process for a multi-supplier framework contract titled "Framework for the Provision of Temporary Workers," aimed at filling short-term vacancies. This procurement falls under the industry category of recruitment services, including the supply of temporary personnel. The contract location is Belfast, United Kingdom. The open procedure was employed for this procurement, and the process has successfully reached the award stage. Key dates include the contract signing on 23rd June 2026, with the contract period set to begin on 28th June 2026 and end on 27th June 2030.

This award creates a significant business growth opportunity for suppliers specialising in recruitment and temporary staffing services. The framework agreement, valued at approximately £9.6 million, allows SMEs and larger recruitment firms to partake in providing agency workers to the Assembly Commission. With a maximum of six suppliers included in this framework, companies well-versed in providing and managing temporary staffing, including payroll and administrative services, are ideally positioned to benefit. This framework not only ensures business continuity for the Assembly Commission but also offers a stable revenue stream for participating suppliers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Framework for the Provision of Temporary Workers

Notice Description

The Assembly Commission intends to establish a multi-supplier framework contract for the provision of temporary workers to fill short-term vacancies. The appointed suppliers will be required to: *Act as the employer of all agency workers supplied to the Assembly Commission; *Source and supply suitable temporary workers who will work under the supervision and direction of the Assembly Commission; *Undertake comprehensive searches and pre-placement checks for appropriately qualified staff; *Administer payroll, tax, National Insurance, and pension contributions in accordance with applicable legislation; *Manage any issues relating to performance, attendance, conduct, or grievances during assignments; *Provide all general administrative services related to the supply and placement of agency workers. Further information on the structure and grading system used within the Assembly Commission is available on the Assembly website. The contract will be established for a period of 48 months.

Planning Information

Engagement Activities During the engagement phase of this project, the Assembly Commission plan to undertake the following activities: - PME Questionnaire - Supplier Presentations - One-to-One Meetings (if required) Timeline Key dates throughout the engagement phase are detailed below. Please note these dates are subject to change. Activity Date Release of PME document 03/07/2025 Submission of PME responses31/07/2025 Supplier presentations w/c 11/08/2025 Follow up meetings w/c 25/08/2025 (if required)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0558ad
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059017-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

79600000 - Recruitment services

79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

79621000 - Supply services of office personnel

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£9,600,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£9,600,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£8,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£8,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jun 20263 months ago
Contract Period
28 Jun 2026 - 27 Jun 2030 4-5 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
Northern Ireland Assembly Commission
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT4 3XX
Postcode Area
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN06 Belfast
Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Stormont
Westminster Constituency
Belfast East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
6
Supplier Names

KENNEDY BUSINESS SERVICES LTD

Manpower UK Ltd

APPLE RECRUITMENT BELFAST LTD

Lincoln Recruitment

Randstad Solutions Limited

Hays Specialist Recruitment Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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