Planning

Framework for the Provision of Temporary Workers

NORTHERN IRELAND ASSEMBLY COMMISSION

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Planning

03 Jul 2025 at 18:05

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Northern Ireland Assembly Commission is in the planning stage of procuring a framework for the provision of temporary workers, with an emphasis on recruitment services in the Belfast area. Classified under the central government public authority, this procurement process is currently at the engagement phase. Key dates for engagement activities are scheduled, beginning with the release of the PME document on 3rd July 2025, with responses due by 31st July 2025. Subsequent supplier presentations and follow-up meetings are planned for mid to late August 2025. The framework is expected to be divided into lots, lasting up to 48 months, and anticipates a contract start date of 28th June 2026.

This tender offers businesses in the recruitment sector an opportunity for growth, particularly those experienced in supplying temporary staff and handling workforce management. Companies that can effectively manage the comprehensive needs specified, such as payroll administration and performance oversight, and adapt to the scalable demands of a central government entity will find this an exceptional opportunity. The anticipated framework agreement encourages multi-supplier involvement, thereby providing a platform for small to medium enterprises to compete for significant public sector contracts.

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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. It is anticipated that the contract will be split into Lots, based on the highest scoring tender responses and satisfactory supporting evidence. The contract will be established for a period of 48 months. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Belfast:-Recruitment-services./3R28PXC693 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/3R28PXC693

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/037264-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

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
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
27 Jun 2026 - 27 Jun 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHERN IRELAND ASSEMBLY COMMISSION
Contact Name
Procurement Team
Contact Email
procurement@niassembly.gov.uk
Contact Phone
02890521855

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT4 3XX
Post Town
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Stormont
Westminster Constituency
Belfast East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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