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28 Jul 2026 at 08:15

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28 Jul 2026 at 08:08

Summary of the contracting process

The Education Village Academy Trust has completed the procurement process titled "Supply Agency PSL EVAT 1," which focuses on providing supply agency staffing across its schools. This non-competitive, selective procurement, conducted as an award under a framework, falls within the services category. The process primarily serves the region of North East England, specifically Darlington. The winning suppliers, Vision for Education, Teaching Personnel Limited, and Zen Educate Limited, were awarded the contract on 28th July 2026, with the service period commencing on 1st September 2026 and extending until 31st August 2030.

This procurement initiative presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses involved in staffing services, particularly those specialising in educational recruitment. SMEs like Vision for Education and Zen Educate Ltd demonstrate the potential for mid-sized enterprises to secure significant contracts. Large organisations, represented by Teaching Personnel Limited, also have the opportunity to expand their client base within the public sector. Companies providing business services such as recruitment can leverage this tender to enhance their presence and value proposition in the UK public sector market.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Supply Agency PSL EVAT 1

Notice Description

provide supply agency staffing across EVAT schools

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d4c4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071021-2026
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, 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
£424,800 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£424,800 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jul 20263 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
THE EDUCATION VILLAGE ACADEMY 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
DARLINGTON
Postcode
DL1 2AN
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC33 Darlington
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Darlington
Electoral Ward
Haughton & Springfield
Westminster Constituency
Darlington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

TEACHING PERSONNEL

VISION FOR EDUCATION

ZEN EDUCATE

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