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Provision of Temporary Agency Workers for Northern Ireland Civil Service, Agencies and Non Departmental Public Bodies

Department of Finance

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

10 Jul 2026 at 14:06

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

29 Jun 2026 at 14:30

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

26 Feb 2026 at 17:21

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Finance, under central government, has completed a significant procurement process titled "Provision of Temporary Agency Workers for Northern Ireland Civil Service, Agencies and Non-Departmental Public Bodies." This open procedure covered various lots and services within the recruitment industry, focusing on the provision of temporary agency workers. The contract was awarded on 10th July 2026, with an expected duration until 7th October 2029, extendable by up to five additional years. The procurement took place in Belfast, Northern Ireland, and was governed by Northern Irish devolved regulations. The tender process went through several stages including Tender, Award, and completion, involving notable suppliers like The UK Recruitment Co Ltd, JDR RECRUITMENT LIMITED, and Staffline Recruitment (NI) Ltd, amongst others.

This procurement presents a robust opportunity for businesses involved in recruitment services to expand their reach within the public sector. With a total contract value exceeding £1 billion across all lots, there are opportunities for both large and small enterprises (SMEs) to provide services for roles ranging from administrative and technical to finance and governance positions. Companies offering recruitment and staffing solutions, especially those experienced in corporate or specialised governmental roles, stand to benefit significantly from engaging in such contracts, which support workforce flexibility and infrastructure within the Northern Ireland public sector. Businesses capable of delivering consistent quality and compliance across multiple criteria, including social value commitments, are particularly well-matched for these opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Temporary Agency Workers for Northern Ireland Civil Service, Agencies and Non Departmental Public Bodies

Notice Description

The Northern Ireland Civil Service, Agencies and Non Departmental Public Bodies are seeking to establish a Contract for the provision of temporary Agency Workers with Supplier (s) for the provision of temporary Agency workers. A list of participating bodies can be found on pages 2 to 3 of Schedule 2 Specification.

Lot Information

DfC Administration roles and Corporate Functions

DfC Administration roles and Corporate Functions (for full description, see Schedule 2 Specification)

Renewal: There will be three options to extend; the first option is for an additional 2 years; the second option is for an additional 2 years; and the third option is for an additional 1 year.

Administration roles (excluding DfC) and Corporate Functions

Administration roles (excluding DfC) and Corporate Functions (for full description, see Schedule 2 Specification)

Renewal: There will be three options to extend; the first option is for an additional 2 years; the second option is for an additional 2 years; and the third option is for an additional 1 year.

Professional and Technical

Professional and Technical (for full description, see Schedule 2 Specification)

Renewal: There will be three options to extend; the first option is for an additional 2 years; the second option is for an additional 2 years; and the third option is for an additional 1 year.

Environmental, Scientific Services and Medical Roles (excluding OHS medical roles)

Environmental, Scientific Services and Medical Roles (excluding OHS medical roles) (for full description, see Schedule 2 Specification)

Renewal: There will be three options to extend; the first option is for an additional 2 years; the second option is for an additional 2 years; and the third option is for an additional 1 year.

Ancillary and Industrial

Ancillary and Industrial (for full description, see Schedule 2 Specification)

Renewal: There will be three options to extend; the first option is for an additional 2 years; the second option is for an additional 2 years; and the third option is for an additional 1 year.

Legal Roles

Legal Roles (for full description, see Schedule 2 Specification)

Renewal: There will be three options to extend; the first option is for an additional 2 years; the second option is for an additional 2 years; and the third option is for an additional 1 year.

Youth and Social Care Roles

Youth and Social Care Roles (for full description, see Schedule 2 Specification)

Renewal: There will be three options to extend; the first option is for an additional 2 years; the second option is for an additional 2 years; and the third option is for an additional 1 year.

Finance and Governance roles

Finance and Governance roles (for full description, see Schedule 2 Specification)

Renewal: There will be three options to extend; the first option is for an additional 2 years; the second option is for an additional 2 years; and the third option is for an additional 1 year.

ICT Roles

ICT Roles (for full description, see Schedule 2 Specification)

Renewal: There will be three options to extend; the first option is for an additional 2 years; the second option is for an additional 2 years; and the third option is for an additional 1 year.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065d9a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065202-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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

79612000 - Placement services of office-support personnel

79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,443,500,000 £1B-£10B
Lots Value
£1,443,500,000 £1B-£10B
Awards Value
£1,443,500,000 £1B-£10B
Contracts Value
£1,443,500,000 £1B-£10B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jun 20262 months ago
Contract Period
10 Jul 2026 - 7 Oct 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2033-10-03

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Department of Finance
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT3 9ED
Postcode Area
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
TLN Northern Ireland
Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Sydenham
Westminster Constituency
Belfast East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

The UK Recruitment Co Ltd

JDR RECRUITMENT LIMITED

Staffline Recruitment NI Ltd.

Further Information

Notice Documents

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