This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

ContractTermination

05 Aug 2026 at 16:42

Award

29 Jul 2026 at 15:22

Award

16 Jul 2026 at 10:58

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Supply Staff Transform Trust" is overseen by the Transform Trust, a public authority under sub-central government, based in Nottingham, UK. The process pertains to the recruitment and provision of supply agency staff services, categorised under business services, which includes consulting, marketing, recruitment, and security. The procurement method followed is selective, executed through a framework. Originally awarded on 16th July 2026, the contract with Zen Educate Limited, headquartered in London, was set to become active on 1st September 2026, with a completion date on 31st August 2027. However, the initial contract was terminated on 5th August 2026 due to publication errors, and it is intended to be republished with accurate details.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in recruitment and temporary staffing services to support educational institutions or similar organisations. With a contract valued at £1.7 million, it's an attractive prospect for small and medium enterprises capable of providing business services. Companies that specialise in education sector recruitment and are able to engage quickly to correct and republish documentation can benefit greatly from participating in this revised tender process. The location in Nottingham, alongside the involvement of a London-based supplier, indicates a broad scope and potential collaboration across regions within the UK.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Supply Staff Transform Trust

Notice Description

supplier to provide supply agency staff services across Transform Trust

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ccc5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074408-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK11 - Contract Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Award under framework
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£1,700,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£1,700,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSFORM TRUST
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG7 1LD
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ZEN EDUCATE

Further Information

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