Tender

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

DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE

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Tender

26 Feb 2026 at 17:21

Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Finance has initiated an open tender for the provision of temporary agency workers for the Northern Ireland Civil Service, its agencies, and non-departmental public bodies. This tender, managed by the CPD Supplies and Services Division, involves diverse roles across administration, corporate functions, technical services, environmental and scientific, legal, and social care. The procurement process, currently in the tender stage, will conclude with the contract starting on 1st July 2026 and lasting until 4th October 2029, with possible extensions up to October 2034. Interested parties must submit tenders electronically by 30th March 2026. The contract is valued at £1,732,200,000 gross across nine lots, covering various industry categories across Northern Ireland.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for companies specialising in recruitment, personnel supply, and agency management to expand their business within government sectors. Businesses with expertise in civil service staffing, diverse corporate functions, environmental sciences, legal, or social care are well-suited to compete for specific lots. Additionally, firms with strong capabilities in quality management, IT systems, and compliance will find a conducive environment for growth through delivering robust solutions for agency worker supply and management throughout Northern Ireland. There is an emphasis on social value and diversity, providing a platform for businesses focused on ethical practices and innovative staffing solutions to contribute meaningfully to public service operations.

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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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065d9a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017598-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Mar 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 4 Oct 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2033-10-03

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE
Additional Buyers

CPD SUPPLIES AND SERVICES DIVISION

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT3 9ED
Post Town
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

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