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Connect2Framework for the supply of Specialist Social Care, Education & Community Interim and temporary staffing Services to the Public Sector

CONNECT2FRAMEWORK FOR THE SUPPLY OF SPECIALIST SOCIAL CARE, EDUCATION & COMMUNITY INTERIM AND TEMPORARY STAFFING SERVICES TO THE PUBLIC SECTOR

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05 Mar 2026 at 11:31

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, conducted by Connect2Framework, seeks to source specialist social care, education, and community interim and temporary staffing services for the public sector within the United Kingdom, including the Channel Islands. This open tender is currently in the 'tender' stage with a procurement method categorised as an open procedure due to urgency. The process offers a significant contract value amounting to £110,000,000, covering various roles such as nursery workers, interpreters, and both qualified and non-qualified positions in social and healthcare and education fields. The submission deadline for electronic bids is set for 30th March 2026, just prior to the award period which concludes on 31st March 2026. The framework agreement is open and runs until 28th February 2034.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses capable of delivering personnel supply services, particularly those focused on temporary staffing. It is an excellent fit for SMEs and VCSEs due to its broad participation allowance and significant demand within local authorities, NHS bodies, educational institutions, and other public sector entities. The open framework method allows for a flexible response to specific role call-off contracts, benefitting firms that can quickly align with the outlined requirements and prove their capability to supply consistently. Businesses already engaged in providing skilled and non-skilled personnel and with proven supply abilities are best suited to leverage this tender for business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Connect2Framework for the supply of Specialist Social Care, Education & Community Interim and temporary staffing Services to the Public Sector

Notice Description

Connect2Framework for the supply of Specialist Social Care, Education & Community Interim and temporary staffing Services to the Public Sector Education (Non-Qualified) (Hourly) Education (Qualified) (PS100.01-PS130 per day) Education (Qualified) (PS100 per day) Education (Qualified) (PS130.01 per day) Education (Qualified) (Daily) Education (Qualified) (PS300.00 per day) Education (Qualified) (PS300.00 per day) Nursery Workers RGN (shift work only) Social and Healthcare (Non-Qualified) Social and Healthcare (Qualified) Social and Healthcare (Qualified) Specialist (SEND OT EP) Specialist (SEND OT EP) Interpreters For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Kings-Hill:-Supply-services-of-personnel-including-temporary-staff./9299RM7BM2 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/9299RM7BM2

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0662da
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019830-2026
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
£110,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£110,000,000 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Mar 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2034 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CONNECT2FRAMEWORK FOR THE SUPPLY OF SPECIALIST SOCIAL CARE, EDUCATION & COMMUNITY INTERIM AND TEMPORARY STAFFING SERVICES TO THE PUBLIC SECTOR
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KINGS HILL
Postcode
ME19 4YT
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ46 West Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Tonbridge and Malling
Electoral Ward
Kings Hill
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

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