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

YORK COLLEGE

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Summary of the contracting process

York College is seeking to establish a Framework Agreement for the provision of temporary staff through an Invitation to Tender (ITT). The procurement process consists of two active lots: Lot 1 for Teaching and Learning Staff and Lot 2 for Professional Services Staff, covering a wide range of roles from lecturers to professional assistants. The contract value is expected to reach up to £1.44 million. The procurement is being conducted under an open procedure, falling under the services category, with a submission deadline set for 16th January 2026. This opportunity invites suppliers to electronically submit their tenders in English via the MultiQuote supplier portal. Important dates include the end of the enquiry period on 9th January 2026 and the contract award by 20th April 2026, leading to an initial contract period until 2029, with possible renewals extending to 2031.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in personnel supply services, particularly those capable of providing temporary educational and professional staff. The framework accommodates businesses with proficiency in large scale staff deployment and management, making it advantageous for SMEs and VCSEs with expertise in educational and administrative staffing solutions. The structured evaluation criteria underscore the importance of service delivery, contract management, quality assurance, and competitive pricing. This tender can enable companies to expand their service offerings, access new markets, and increase revenue through long-term contracts with a prominent educational institution like York College.

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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/081005-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Apr 2026 - 19 Apr 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
YORK COLLEGE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
zburns@yorkcollege.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01904 770487

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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