This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

08 Jul 2026 at 15:22

Award

16 Jun 2026 at 10:24

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involved the Bright Futures Educational Trust, located in Manchester, which awarded a contract for the managed recruitment of temporary staff to Supporting Education Group Limited. This contract, titled "Supply Staff MSP - Bright Futures Educational Trust," falls under the services category and specifically targets businesses in the recruitment sector, with classification under business services such as law, marketing, and consulting. The procurement was conducted using a selective method under a framework agreement, with the award status being active and starting from 6th July 2026 to conclude on 5th July 2030. This process culminated in an award notice, marking the completion of the tender stage as of July 2026.

This tender creates significant opportunities for growth-oriented recruitment agencies capable of delivering managed service programmes and coordinating temporary staffing solutions. It offers substantial financial prospects, evidenced by the gross contract value of £12 million. Large-scale service providers experienced in managing complex recruitment and staffing solutions could leverage this contract to enhance their service portfolio and capitalise on long-term business relationships with public authorities in the UK education sector. This high-value contract exemplifies entry pathways for established firms in public sector procurement, seeking to upscale operations or establish a robust presence across North West England.

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Notice Title

Supply Staff MSP - Bright Futures Educational Trust

Notice Description

Delivery of a managed recruitment service to source, coordinate and manage temporary workers

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b5b8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064380-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Award under framework
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
5 Jul 2026 - 5 Jul 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRIGHT FUTURES EDUCATIONAL TRUST
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M41 6NA
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Trafford
Electoral Ward
Davyhulme
Westminster Constituency
Stretford and Urmston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SUPPORTING EDUCATION GROUP

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