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Award

23 Jul 2026 at 16:59

Summary of the contracting process

The Aston Community Education Trust, a sub-central government authority based in Sheffield, has completed the procurement process for the provision of supply agency staff services under the title "Supply Staff - ACET." The procurement, categorised under Business services including law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security, is designed to service locations across the United Kingdom specifically in regions UKE3 and UKF1. As of 23rd July 2026, the procurement has reached the award stage, with a contract period expected to commence on 1st September 2026 and conclude on 31st August 2030. The procurement method used is selective, implemented as an award under a framework agreement, and the process reflects a non-competitive approach for certain lots.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses aiming to expand within the educational staffing sector. Large-scale companies such as Affinity Workforce Solutions Limited, along with SMEs like Vision for Education and Zen Educate Limited, have successfully been awarded contracts. These opportunities are most beneficial to businesses equipped to deliver large-scale staffing services across multiple regions, particularly those with expertise in recruitment and personnel management. The long-term contract allows for sustainable growth and the potential for recurring engagements with the education sector's public entities.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Supply Staff - ACET

Notice Description

Supplier to provide supply agency staff services across ACET

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d28d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069969-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Award under framework
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, 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
£2,180,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jun 20261 months 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
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ASTON COMMUNITY 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
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S26 2BH
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE34 Rotherham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Rotherham
Electoral Ward
Aughton & Swallownest
Westminster Constituency
Rother Valley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

AFFINITY WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS

TRADEWIND RECRUITMENT

VISION FOR EDUCATION

ZEN EDUCATE

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