York College - ITT to create Framework Agreement for Provision of Temporary Staff

YORK COLLEGE

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

29 Apr 2026 at 15:43

TenderUpdate

09 Dec 2025 at 11:51

Tender

05 Dec 2025 at 14:45

Summary of the contracting process

York College has completed the procurement process for the creation of a Framework Agreement for the provision of temporary staff, with two distinct lots: Teaching and Learning Staff, and Professional Services Staff. The procurement method employed was an open procedure, under the legal framework of UKPGA 2023/54. Award notices have been issued as of 29th April 2026, concluding the tender phase and entering the award stage. The standstill period will end on 11th May 2026, with the contract set to commence on 18th May 2026. Located in York, UK, this framework is aimed at the services procurement category, with contracts valued at £900,000 for Lot 1 and £300,000 for Lot 2. Framework agreements are above threshold, with potential contract extensions up to May 2031.

The Framework Agreement provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in personnel supply, particularly those capable of providing educational and professional staff on a temporary basis. Large-scale businesses such as Henry Blue, TR2 Recruitment, Reed Specialist Recruitment, and Gill Cooke Personnel Limited, have already been involved, indicating the relevance of established firms. However, SMBs and VCSEs are also encouraged to consider future lot opportunities given the inclusive selection criteria. This tender offers robust avenues for growth in staffing and recruitment sectors, particularly for companies with strengths in delivering service excellence and efficient contract management. With the opportunity for contract extension, it provides a viable route for long-term business engagements and revenue generation.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

York College - ITT to create Framework Agreement for Provision of Temporary Staff

Notice Description

York College - ITT to create Framework Agreement for Provision of Temporary Staff Consisting of two Lots: 1-Teaching and LEarning Staff, 2-Admin & Support (Professional) Staff

Lot Information

Teaching and Learning Staff

Lot 1 Roles: Including, but not limited to, HE, A Level and Vocational Lecturers, Progress Coaches, Additional Learning Support staff, Technicians, Learning Assistants, Apprenticeship Reviewers, and Assessors and verifiers, etc.

Renewal: Maximum 2 extensions of 12 months per extension.

Professional Services Staff

Lot 2 Roles: Including, but not limited to, administrators, personal assistants, receptionists, and other professional roles (e.g., marketing, finance, HR, etc.).

Renewal: Maximum 2 extensions of 12 months per extension.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05efe9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039439-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Apr 20262 months ago
Contract Period
17 May 2026 - 18 May 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
YORK COLLEGE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
YORK
Postcode
YO23 2BB
Post Town
York
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE21 York
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
York
Electoral Ward
Dringhouses & Woodthorpe
Westminster Constituency
York Outer

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

GILL COOKE PERSONNEL

HENRY BLUE

REED SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT

TR2 RECRUITMENT

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