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Tender

28 Jul 2026 at 13:56

Summary of the contracting process

The Inspire Education Group, located in Peterborough, UK, is seeking suppliers for their "Group Agency Tender," focusing on the supply services of personnel, including temporary staff. This open procurement process invites interested parties to express their interest by 10th August 2026, with the final submission deadline on 26th August 2026 at 12pm. The process is currently in the tender stage, part of an open procedure aimed at securing a contract for services above threshold value, governed by the legal framework of UKPGA 2023/54. The procurement is facilitated using an electronic submission platform, and the anticipated contract period will begin on 8th September 2026, lasting until 7th September 2029, with a potential extension up to 2031.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in personnel services and temporary staffing to expand their reach within the educational sector. Companies capable of delivering high-quality service and competitive pricing are particularly well-suited to compete, as the award criteria allocate a substantial emphasis on quality (70%) and price (30%). Participating in this process could enhance a business's profile by partnering with a prominent educational institution, potentially opening doors to future contracts and collaborations. This is a fitting opportunity for businesses aiming to establish or strengthen their presence in the public sector service category.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Group Agency Tender

Notice Description

Inspire Education Group are currently out to tender for the provision of Group agency contract Suppliers that would like to take part in this tender process are invited to "Express Interest" upon which they will be given access to the full tender documentation delivery through this e-tendering system. When the tender documents have been made available involved suppliers will receive notification via email and the tender documents can be accessed from the "My Tenders" area of this website and selecting the "View Details" button of this project. Expressions of interest will only be accepted until 10/08/26 and the deadline for submissions of the tender will be 26/08/26 (12pm) Please allow sufficient time to make your return as late returns will not be permitted. Any questions relating to this tender should be made via correspondence on the website and can be addressed to the main contact as shown in the details above.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 3 year contract with the option to extend for 2 years in 1 year increments.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d571
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071300-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
27 Aug 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 Sep 2026 - 7 Sep 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2031-07-18

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
INSPIRE EDUCATION GROUP
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
PETERBOROUGH
Postcode
PE1 4DZ
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH41 Peterborough
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Peterborough
Electoral Ward
Park
Westminster Constituency
Peterborough

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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