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05 Aug 2026 at 09:08

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process initiated by CONSORTIUM TRUST, a public authority under the sub-central government in Helmingham, United Kingdom, has concluded the award stage for the contract titled "Supply Teacher and Education Recruitment." This tender falls under the services industry category, specifically targeting the supply of personnel including temporary staff across various educational settings within the UK. The procurement process employed a selective method under the light-touch regime, conducted below the threshold for awards under a framework. The process was marked complete on 5th August 2026, with the contract's active duration spanning from 1st September 2026 to 29th April 2029.

This procurement opportunity offers substantial prospects for business growth, especially for enterprises involved in education recruitment and supply services. It presents a consistent demand for services that ensure educational settings are sufficiently staffed with teachers and administrative support. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) such as TeacherActive Limited, Simply Education Limited, and Vision for Education are well-suited to compete for such contracts due to their agility and specialised services in the education recruitment sector. The contract covers extensive geographical regions across the United Kingdom, opening up avenues for businesses operating in these areas to expand their service offerings and increase their customer base through public sector engagement.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Supply Teacher and Education recruitment

Notice Description

Supply of Teaching, Education support and admin to educational settings

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06dbf8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074004-2026
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, SME

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
5 Aug 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jul 20261 weeks 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
4
Supplier Names

PROTOCOL EDUCATION

SIMPLY EDUCATION

TEACHERACTIVE

VISION FOR EDUCATION

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