Tender

Weston College Recruitment Agency Framework

WESTON COLLEGE

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Summary of the contracting process

Weston College, a public authority within the sub-central government sector, is currently progressing an open procurement process to establish a Recruitment Agency Framework. This initiative is aimed at supporting the college's short and medium-term recruitment needs by harnessing the services of pre-approved suppliers for timely and cost-effective solutions. Located in Weston-super-Mare, the college has set a tender period ending on 8th July 2026, with the award expected by 30th July 2026. The procurement involves recruitment services under the main category of services, valued at £500,000 to £600,000, and is being conducted under an open procedure. The framework agreement will appoint multiple agencies and is structured with a planned contract period from 24th August 2026 to 23rd August 2029, possibly extending to 2030.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for agencies with expertise in recruitment, particularly those familiar with the education sector's specific demands. Businesses that excel in innovative and responsive recruitment approaches, maintaining high standards of compliance, safeguarding, and candidate quality, are ideally suited for this framework. The process, which includes an evaluation based on quality and cost criteria, encourages companies to showcase their capability to provide added value through superior account management, people mobilisation, and innovative service delivery. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, with the framework supporting both specialist roles and general administrative functions. The opportunity to become part of this framework provides a substantial growth avenue for businesses seeking to establish or expand their footprint in the recruitment sector servicing educational institutions.

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Notice Title

Weston College Recruitment Agency Framework

Notice Description

Weston College Group is establishing an Agency Framework Agreement to support its short- and medium-term recruitment needs across a range of roles. This framework will enable Weston College Group to access a pool of pre-approved, high-quality suppliers who can provide timely and cost-effective recruitment solutions.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The initial period of the contract will be 3 years + 1 year, to be reviewed annually.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06acbd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052472-2026
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
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
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
8 Jul 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
23 Aug 2026 - 23 Aug 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WESTON COLLEGE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WESTON-SUPER-MARE
Postcode
BS23 2AL
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK61 North Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK1 Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area

Local Authority
North Somerset
Electoral Ward
Weston-super-Mare Hillside
Westminster Constituency
Weston-super-Mare

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