This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

24 Jun 2026 at 08:28

Award

18 Jun 2026 at 14:16

Summary of the contracting process

The Life Education Trust, a public authority and sub-central government entity based in Romford, UK, has completed the procurement process for supply agency staff services across its establishments. The procurement, titled "Supply Agency MSP Life Education Trust," was conducted using a selective method as part of a framework agreement. The process culminated in the award stage, with the contract being signed on 19th June 2026. The contract will commence on 1st September 2026 and conclude on 31st August 2030, covering services in the region of the United Kingdom. The total contract value is £8,160,000 gross.

This contract presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in recruitment and business services such as law, marketing, and consulting. Suitable competitors would likely need to demonstrate capability in delivering timely supply agency staff services as specified in the procurement guidelines. Established agencies with experience in education sector recruitment, particularly those with a robust framework of operation, may find this contract beneficial in solidifying their presence within the public sector, especially considering the significant financial scope and long-term duration of this agreement.

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Notice Title

Supply Agency MSP Life Eduduction Trust

Notice Description

supplier to provide supply agency staff services across Life Education Trust

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b858
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059210-2026
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
£6,800,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£6,800,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 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
LIFE EDUCATION 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
ROMFORD
Postcode
RM1 2RR
Post Town
Romford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI5 Outer London - East and North East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI52 Barking & Dagenham and Havering
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Havering
Electoral Ward
St Alban's
Westminster Constituency
Romford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TEACHING PERSONNEL

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