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Connect2Framework for the supply of Specialist Social Care, Education & Community Interim and temporary staffing Services to the Public Sector

CONNECT2FRAMEWORK FOR THE SUPPLY OF SPECIALIST SOCIAL CARE, EDUCATION & COMMUNITY INTERIM AND TEMPORARY STAFFING SERVICES TO THE PUBLIC SECTOR

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31 Jul 2026 at 10:11

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Connect2Framework is actively seeking specialist providers for the supply of interim and temporary staffing services across social care, education, and community sectors. The opportunity is available to public sector entities within the United Kingdom, including local authorities, NHS bodies, and educational institutions. With a procurement stage set to tender and an impressive contract value of £110 million, the open procedure will adhere to UKPGA 2023/54 legal basis. Significant dates include a tender closing on 25th August 2026, with the award period concluding on 26th August 2026. Located in Kings Hill, the process is geared towards ensuring a rapid response due to an urgent state, evidenced by the accelerated procedure.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in the provision of temporary staffing solutions, particularly those in education, healthcare, and specialist support sectors. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs), as well as Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs), are encouraged to participate due to the framework's inclusive design. Successful bidders will be able to secure long-term contracts running until February 2034, creating a stable revenue stream. The suitability for call-off contracts without the need for reopening competition could benefit companies with proven supply capabilities seeking continuous commercial growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Connect2Framework for the supply of Specialist Social Care, Education & Community Interim and temporary staffing Services to the Public Sector

Notice Description

Connect2Framework for the supply of Specialist Social Care, Education & Community Interim and temporary staffing Services to the Public Sector Education (Non-Qualified) (Hourly) Education (Qualified) (PS100.01-PS130 per day) Education (Qualified) (PS100 per day) Education (Qualified) (PS130.01 per day) Education (Qualified) (Daily) Education (Qualified) (PS300.00 per day) Education (Qualified) (PS300.00 per day) Nursery Workers RGN (shift work only) Social and Healthcare (Non-Qualified) Social and Healthcare (Qualified) Social and Healthcare (Qualified) Specialist (SEND OT EP) Specialist (SEND OT EP) Interpreters For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://csg.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Kings-Hill:-Supply-services-of-personnel-including-temporary-staff./ZB54SD4ZE4 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://csg.delta-esourcing.com/respond/ZB54SD4ZE4

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d88f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072610-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£110,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£110,000,000 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
25 Aug 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Oct 2026 - 28 Feb 2034 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CONNECT2FRAMEWORK FOR THE SUPPLY OF SPECIALIST SOCIAL CARE, EDUCATION & COMMUNITY INTERIM AND TEMPORARY STAFFING SERVICES TO THE PUBLIC SECTOR
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
KINGS HILL
Postcode
ME19 4YT
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ46 West Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Tonbridge and Malling
Electoral Ward
Kings Hill
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Further Information

Notice Documents

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