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Framework to provide Supply Agency Staff Services

HEART ACADEMIES TRUST

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Award

14 Apr 2026 at 16:26

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

16 Jan 2026 at 11:58

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
TenderUpdate

23 Oct 2025 at 16:44

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

10 Oct 2025 at 15:00

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

09 Oct 2025 at 14:22

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The HEART Academies Trust, a public authority and sub-central government entity based in Bedford, United Kingdom, is conducting a procurement process to establish a multi-lot Framework Agreement for supply agency staff services across educational settings in the UK. The project aims to recruit temporary, permanent, and fixed-term teaching and non-teaching staff for schools, colleges, nurseries, and other educational establishments. The Framework, which is anticipated to last up to eight years with annual openings to enable new supplier inclusion, was initiated via an open procedure and completed on 14 April 2026. Its three lots are "Direct Provision," "Master Vendor," and "Neutral Vendor," each covering varied recruitment services such as temporary, fixed-term, or permanent positions. Milestones include a future signature date scheduled for 1 February 2026 and engagement sessions that occurred in late 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in recruitment and staffing services within education. Given the scale and duration of the Framework, businesses can leverage this process to secure long-term contracts and expand their service offerings. Suppliers of varied sizes, including SMEs, have successfully been awarded this contract, indicating that smaller organisations can also compete and thrive. The contract prizes a competitive landscape with 49 suppliers already participating in the Direct Provision lot. Businesses with strong compliance capabilities in areas like Agency Workers Regulations, IR35, and National Minimum Wage, along with those possessing accredited certification, will stand well-suited to benefit from this expansive, multi-faceted opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Framework to provide Supply Agency Staff Services

Notice Description

HEART Academies Trust is establishing a multi lotted Framework Agreement to support the recruitment of temporary, permanent, and fixed-term teaching and non-teaching staff across educational settings in the UK. This includes but is not limited to schools, colleges, nurseries, pupil referral units, and children's centres. The Framework is designed to provide participating Contracting Authorities with a fair, transparent, and cost-effective solution for engaging supply staff. The Contracting Authority intends to operate the Framework for a maximum duration of eight (8) years, with the intention to re-open the Framework on an annual basis to allow for the inclusion of new suppliers and ensure continued value and compliance. A Re-Opening Notice will be published detailing the scope of services, eligibility criteria, submission deadlines and evaluation methodology.- The following types of Suppliers can apply/re-apply o New suppliers not previously included o Previously unsuccessful suppliers o Existing suppliers seeking to expand or revise their offering Suppliers meeting the criteria will be added to the Framework and become eligible for selection in Direct Awards or Mini Competitions. Whilst all lots include the option for the Customer to access permanent recruitment, the expectation is that this will be minimal therefore this Tender is primarily focused on supply teachers, education support staff and other temporary staffing services

Lot Information

Direct Provision

Renewal: The Contracting Authority intends to operate the Framework for a maximum duration of eight (8) years, with the intention to re-open the Framework on an annual basis to allow for the inclusion of new suppliers and ensure continued value and compliance. A Re-Opening Notice will be published detailing the scope of services, eligibility criteria, submission deadlines and evaluation methodology. - The following types of Suppliers can apply/re-apply o New suppliers not previously included o Previously unsuccessful suppliers o Existing suppliers seeking to expand or revise their offering Suppliers meeting the criteria will be added to the Framework and become eligible for selection in Direct Awards or Mini Competitions

Master Vendor

Renewal: The Contracting Authority intends to operate the Framework for a maximum duration of eight (8) years, with the intention to re-open the Framework on an annual basis to allow for the inclusion of new suppliers and ensure continued value and compliance. A Re-Opening Notice will be published detailing the scope of services, eligibility criteria, submission deadlines and evaluation methodology. - The following types of Suppliers can apply/re-apply o New suppliers not previously included o Previously unsuccessful suppliers o Existing suppliers seeking to expand or revise their offering Suppliers meeting the criteria will be added to the Framework and become eligible for selection in Direct Awards or Mini Competitions

Neutral Vendor

Renewal: The Contracting Authority intends to operate the Framework for a maximum duration of eight (8) years, with the intention to re-open the Framework on an annual basis to allow for the inclusion of new suppliers and ensure continued value and compliance. A Re-Opening Notice will be published detailing the scope of services, eligibility criteria, submission deadlines and evaluation methodology. - The following types of Suppliers can apply/re-apply o New suppliers not previously included o Previously unsuccessful suppliers o Existing suppliers seeking to expand or revise their offering Suppliers meeting the criteria will be added to the Framework and become eligible for selection in Direct Awards or Mini Competitions

Planning Information

Value Match Services, acting on behalf of HEART Academies Trust, have undertaken market engagement sessions relating to the provision of Supply Teachers, Education Support Staff, and other temporary and permanent staffing services. The purpose of this engagement was to support suppliers in preparing for the forthcoming procurement opportunity in a fair, transparent, and informed manner. Suppliers were invited to submit questions during the engagement process; all questions, from all three sessions have been collated and responded to in a non-attributed format to ensure equal access to information across the market . The sessions took place via Microsoft Teams on  26th September 2025  01st October 2025  8th October 2025 A copy of the presentation, recording and any non-attributed questions received and answers will be issued as part of the tender pack to ensure equal treatment.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05abb2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033923-2026
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£850,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£850,000,000 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
£850,000,000 £100M-£1B
Contracts Value
£850,000,000 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
10 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
15 Jan 20267 months ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 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
HEART ACADEMIES TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BEDFORD
Postcode
MK42 9TR
Postcode Area
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH24 Bedford
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bedford
Electoral Ward
Cauldwell
Westminster Constituency
Bedford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
51
Supplier Names

3D RECRUIT LIMITED

AFFINITY WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS LIMITED

ANZUK EDUCATION LTD

ASPIRE PEOPLE LIMITED

Bounce Teachers

CAREPRO LTD

CHOICE TEACHERS (SOUTH) LTD

DCM RECRUITMENT LTD

EDEX EDUCATION RECRUITMENT LTD

EMPOWERING LEARNING LIMITED

ENGAGE PARTNERS LIMITED

ES SOLUTIONS GROUP LTD

FLORENCE STAFFING LTD

FOX MORRIS GROUP LTD

GUARDIAN SELECTION LIMITED (GSL Education)

HAYS SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT LIMITED

HUMLY LTD

HUNTRESS SEARCH LIMITED

KENT TEACHING SOLUTIONS LTD

LOCUMS TODAY GROUP LIMITED

MORGAN JONES LIMITED

NEUVEN SOLUTIONS LIMITED

NICHE EDUCATION LTD

NOW EDUCATION GROUP LIMITED

NUTRIX PERSONNEL LIMITED

OPERAM EDUCATION GROUP LIMITED

PPHORIZONS LIMITED

PROGRESS TEACHERS LTD

PROSPERO GROUP LTD

PROTOCOL EDUCATION LIMITED

QA TEACHING LTD

RANDSTAD SOLUTIONS LIMITED

RECRUIT2SCHOOLS LTD

REED SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT LIMITED

RESPOND RECRUITMENT LIMITED

SERVICE CARE SOLUTIONS LTD

STEP TEACHERS LIMITED

Spencer Clarke Group Limited

TALENT 27 LTD

TEACHING PERSONNEL LIMITED

TEACHING TOMORROW LTD

TEMPEST RESOURCING LIMITED

THE STAFFROOM AGENCY LTD

THE SUPPLY REGISTER LIMITED

TOP MARKS EDUCATION LTD

TRADEWIND RECRUITMENT LTD

VERITAS EDUCATION GROUP HOLDINGS LTD

VISION FOR EDUCATION LIMITED

YOUR TEACHING LTD

ZEN EDUCATE LIMITED

ZENTAR HEALTHCARE LIMITED

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