Tender

Framework Agreement for the Provision of Temporary Agency Staff

WOVEN HOUSING ASSOCIATION

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28 May 2026 at 09:41

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15 May 2026 at 12:21

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Woven Housing Association, based in Belfast, has initiated an active tender for a "Framework Agreement for the Provision of Temporary Agency Staff." This procurement process, within the services industry category of recruitment services, falls under Northern Irish devolved regulations. The open competition procurement method allows below-threshold participation, inviting applications via www.etendersni.gov.uk. Key dates include the clarification submission deadline on 5th June and tender submission deadline on 12th June 2026. The contract is set to commence on 1st July 2026, with possibilities for renewal for two further 12-month periods.

This tender presents significant opportunities for recruitment agencies that specialise in providing temporary staffing solutions. It is particularly advantageous for agencies capable of competing in quality-focused assessments, as the evaluation criteria ensure 100% quality consideration. The framework allows for up to three suppliers, offering each a chance to be awarded a call-off contract through a mini-competition, thus enhancing business growth potential for agencies aiming to establish or expand their footprint in the public sector market. Agencies looking to grow by leveraging public sector contracts will find this a suitable opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Framework Agreement for the Provision of Temporary Agency Staff

Notice Description

Woven Housing Association are seeking to select suitable recruitment agencies to provide temporary Staff as and when required.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Two further periods of 12 months each

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0699fd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050139-2026
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
Below threshold - open competition
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jun 20261 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 31 May 2027 6-12 months
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
WOVEN HOUSING ASSOCIATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT9 5NW
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
Upper Malone
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Further Information

Notice Documents

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