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 20261 months ago
- Submission Deadline
- 31 Mar 2026Expired
- Future Notice Date
- 31 Jul 2025Expired
- Award Date
- 10 Jun 20261 months ago
- Contract Period
- 27 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
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Email
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Phone
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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
- TLN06 Belfast
-
- Local Authority
- Belfast
- Electoral Ward
- Stormont
- Westminster Constituency
- Belfast East
Further Information
Notice Documents
-
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059017-2026
23rd June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055329-2026
11th June 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018893-2026
3rd March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018054-2026
27th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037264-2025
3rd July 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)
The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.
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