Tender

LEG T157 LEG Framework: Curriculum Recruitment

LUMINATE EDUCATION GROUP

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28 Dec 2025 at 11:27

Summary of the contracting process

The Luminate Education Group, a public authority based in Leeds, United Kingdom, has initiated an open procurement process for a framework titled "LEG T157 LEG Framework: Curriculum Recruitment" within the education sector. The procurement, with a gross value of £8,000,000, seeks recruitment agencies to provide both permanent and temporary curriculum staff. Key dates include the submission deadline on 5th February 2026 and the award period ending on 12th March 2026. This process, focusing on recruitment services, is managed through the In-Tend eSourcing Platform and is categorised under the CPV code 79600000. The procurement is divided into lots, each targeting various educational staffing needs, within the UKE region.

This tender offers considerable growth opportunities for recruitment agencies specialising in educational staffing. SMEs particularly have strong prospects in this open procedure, which evaluates proposals based on 70% technical and social value and 30% commercial criteria. Agencies with expertise in recruiting for positions such as teaching staff, vocational specialists, and learning support for SEND are well-suited to participate. Given the diverse and specific requirements across six lots, including both curriculum and specialist roles, businesses adept at quick deployment and ensuring employee compliance will have a competitive edge. The opportunity for contract renewal further enhances potential long-term business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

LEG T157 LEG Framework: Curriculum Recruitment

Notice Description

Luminate Education Group (LEG) is inviting proposals from recruitment agencies who are (or can) operate within the Education sector. This Open procurement is divided into Lots and focusses solely on our Curriculum recruitment requirements on a permanent and temporary basis. The tender process is being conducted via the In-Tend eSourcing Platform which can be found at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/educationportal/aspx/Home (In-Tend e-Sourcing Platform). If your company has not yet registered on this site, you will need to do so (it is free to register). All procurement documents will be made available through the In-Tend eSourcing Platform.

Lot Information

Permanent Curriculum

Assessors, technicians, general teaching staff for 14+, A Level and FE/HE lecturing staff, course leaders, programme managers up to HoD level. Focus on long term retention and cultural fit.

Renewal: 1 year

Temporary Curriculum

Cover for sickness/short-term needs for all general curriculum roles for skills areas similar to Lot 1. Focus on rapid deployment and compliance assurance.

Renewal: 1 year

Permanent Specialist Curriculum

High demand, difficult to fill technical and vocational roles: Trades (Plumbing, Electrical, Joinery), Engineering (Mech/Elec), Digital/IT, Motor Vehicle. Ideally requires recent industry experience in the subject areas.

Renewal: 1 year

Temporary Specialist Curriculum

Temporary workers for high demand, difficult to fill technical and vocational roles: Trades (Plumbing, Electrical, Joinery), Engineering (Mech/Elec), Digital/IT, Motor Vehicle. Ideally requires recent industry experience in the subject areas.

Renewal: 1 year

Permanent SEND

Learning Support Assistants (classroom/specialist/PMLD and complex needs) trainers and SEND management

Renewal: 1 year

Temporary SEND

Temporary cover for Learning Support Assistants (Classroom/Specialist/PMLD and complex needs), roles similar to Lot 5

Renewal: 1 year

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fd6e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086195-2025
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
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,333,333 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Dec 2025Yesterday
Submission Deadline
5 Feb 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2028-11-30

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LUMINATE EDUCATION GROUP
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@luminate.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS3 1AA
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086195-2025
    28th December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
  • https://in-tendhost.co.uk/educationportal/aspx/Home
    Please note that the In-Tend eSourcing Platform does not allow multiple registrations by the same organisation. If your organisation has already been registered, e.g., by an office or branch elsewhere, you will need to contact the relevant office or branch to be added as an additional user There is no cost associated with using the portal and it merely requires a short registration process.

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