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title: "Framework Agreement for the Supply of Specialist Agency Temporary Workers"
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# Framework Agreement for the Supply of Specialist Agency Temporary Workers

Buyer: ESTUARY HOUSING ASSOCIATION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4370dcb0-ef49-4dad-9de2-b707aa4b7b5b

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## Summary

The Estuary Housing Association is currently seeking tenders for a Framework Agreement for the Supply of Specialist Agency Temporary Workers in the East of England. This procurement process, classified under the industry category of personnel supply services, is at the Tender stage and is set to conclude on 14th December 2020. The contract period will begin on 15th February 2021 and run until 14th February 2023. The total estimated value of the contract is £2,250,000, with a specific requirement for qualified support workers and nurses to fill both planned and unplanned shifts.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in staffing solutions, particularly in the healthcare sector. Businesses capable of providing experienced temporary workers on short notice will be well-suited to compete. The flexibility of the engagement requirements, along with the range of potential clients needing support staff, offers a promising avenue for growth and partnership within the public sector.

## Notice

This Procurement follows the Light Touch Regime Minimum number of suppliers invited to the framework will be 3, maximum number will be 5. Specialist Temporary Agency Workers will be required to cover defined hours of work (24-hour shift patterns) in the absence of a permanent worker or an in house 'bank' worker being available. This may be but not limited to: 1. Planned (with at least 7 days' notice) e.g. a vacancy, annual leave or training 2. Unplanned (with less than 7 days' notice) e.g. short notice shift cancellation or sickness (with only hours' notice). The staff must be suitably qualified and experienced support workers and or nurses.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b83c013c-0a25-4123-b0ba-7689b4498c21 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 15 Feb 2021 - 14 Feb 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,250,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ESTUARY HOUSING ASSOCIATION |
| Locality | SOUTHEND-ON-SEA |
| Post town | Southend-on-Sea |
| Postcode | SS1 2JY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH31 Southend-on-Sea |
| Local authority | Southend-on-Sea |
| Electoral ward | Milton |
| Westminster constituency | Southend East and Rochford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

## Release History

- 27 Nov 2020 at 14:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b83c013c-0a25-4123-b0ba-7689b4498c21

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b83c013c-0a25-4123-b0ba-7689b4498c21
  27th November 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Southend-on-Sea:-Supply-services-of-personnel-including-temporary-staff./8S8JM87739
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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