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04 Aug 2026 at 15:24

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the contract titled "Supply Teacher and Education recruitment" was conducted by CONSORTIUM TRUST, a sub-central government public authority based in Helmingham, United Kingdom. This procurement falls under the services category and was conducted with a selective procurement method, specifically below threshold award under a framework. The procurement stage is now complete, with the contract awarded to REED SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT LIMITED, a large supplier based in London. The contract, signed on 31st July 2026, is set to commence on 1st September 2026 and end on 29th April 2029, with a gross value of £150,000. The services will be delivered across various regions in the United Kingdom, covering areas such as the North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, and more.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the recruitment and education sector, particularly those offering supply services of personnel, including temporary staff, in educational settings such as schools and nurseries. Businesses that can efficiently manage the provision of supply teachers, educational support, and administrative staff stand to benefit. Companies that are experienced with managing public sector contracts and frameworks, especially those that operate at a regional or national level, would be well-suited to compete in this domain. Engaging in a contract of this kind could lead to substantial business growth through long-term relationships with public authorities and expansion into additional educational service contracts.

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Notice Title

Supply Teacher and Education recruitment

Notice Description

Provision of supply teacher, educational support ad admin staff within a school / nursery setting

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06dbaa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073859-2026
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
Below threshold - award under framework
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£150,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jul 20266 days ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 29 Apr 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CONSORTIUM 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
HELMINGHAM
Postcode
IP14 6EX
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH61 Babergh and Mid Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Mid Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Stonham
Westminster Constituency
Central Suffolk and North Ipswich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

REED SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT

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