Planning

Temporary Workers & Supply Teachers III

LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT

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Planning

22 May 2026 at 10:16

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The temporary workers and supply teachers procurement process is being led by the Welsh Government, focusing on the provision of personnel services, including supply teachers and temporary staff. Categorized under services, this procurement is at the planning stage and aims to establish a framework agreement. The tender has an estimated gross value of £960 million and is set to commence from 1st August 2027, concluding on 31st July 2031. The procurement is intended for use within the United Kingdom and is subject to Welsh devolved regulations, as detailed by the legal framework under UKPGA 2023/54. Stakeholders should be aware of a future notice scheduled for 1st December 2026. The procurement process is set to unfold in Cardiff, with Corporate Procurement Services serving as the primary contact point.

With a substantial budget in place, this procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in temporary staffing services. Companies experienced in delivering personnel, particularly those with expertise in placing supply teachers, are well-suited to participate. The framework agreement approach provides an ongoing opportunity for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to engage competitively. This process not only facilitates market transparency but also invites innovative solutions that may influence policy decisions related to educational staffing needs across the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Temporary Workers & Supply Teachers III

Notice Description

Provision for the supply of temporary workers and supply teachers. Please note this requirement is indictive only and is being provided for market transparency, policy decisions on requirements and funding have not been confirmed.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a0a9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047671-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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
£800,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Dec 20266 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2027 - 31 Jul 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF10 3NQ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Cathays
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Further Information

Notice Documents

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