--- title: "Northern Ireland Assembly Framework for the Engagement of Temporary Workers - BR-100-2020" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-029b69" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-029b69" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-029b69.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-029b69.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NI ASSEMBLY" published: "2021-03-12" --- # Northern Ireland Assembly Framework for the Engagement of Temporary Workers - BR-100-2020 Buyer: NI ASSEMBLY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-029b69 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-029b69) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-029b69.json) ## Summary The Northern Ireland Assembly is initiating a tender for the "Northern Ireland Assembly Framework for the Engagement of Temporary Workers - BR-100-2020" as part of its service procurement category, particularly within the recruitment services industry. Located in Belfast, UK, the procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with submissions due by 14 April 2021. The framework is split into two lots aimed at various roles within the Assembly and has a total estimated contract value of approximately £4 million over an initial period of 36 months, with options for two 12-month extensions. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the recruitment services sector, particularly those specialising in supplying temporary personnel and office staffing. Suppliers that can meet the quality and cost criteria outlined in the tender documents are likely to benefit, especially those with capacity to fill roles such as clerical officers and assembly staff. With the potential to secure long-term contracts and competitive positioning within the public sector, businesses focused on staffing solutions and workforce management are well-suited to engage in this procurement process. ## Notice The Assembly Commission is seeking to appoint a number of suppliers to a framework contract for the provision of temporary workers who will be used to fill vacancies. It is intended that temporary worker requirements will be split across two separate lots based on Northern Ireland Assembly Secretariat Management Structure. Lot 1: AG8 Assembly Usher and Control Room Operative, AG8 Clerical Officer and AG7 Clerical Supervisor. Lot 2: AG6 Assistant Assembly Clerk and above, and all professional/specialist roles. Please note some AG8 and AG7 roles may fall under the specialist/professional umbrella. For lot 1, it is anticipated that up to 3 suppliers may be appointed, and for lot 2, up to 5 suppliers may be appointed. They will be the highest ranked suppliers after the evaluation process has been completed and they are able to satisfy the necessary supporting evidence. The initial contract period will be for 36 months with two optional extension periods of up to 12 months each. Whilst there is no minimum work guaranteed to any supplier appointed to the framework, the estimated contract value is approximately PS4M for the full contract period, taking into account estimated pay rises each year. ### Lot Information Lot 1: AG8 Assembly Usher and Control Room Operative, AG8 Clerical Officer and AG7 Clerical Supervisor. The Assembly Commission is seeking to appoint a number of suppliers to a framework contract for the provision of temporary workers who will be used to fill vacancies. It is intended that temporary worker requirements will be split across two separate lots based on Northern Ireland Assembly Secretariat Management Structure. Lot 1: AG8 Assembly Usher and Control Room Operative, AG8 Clerical Officer and AG7 Clerical Supervisor. Lot 2: AG6 Assistant Assembly Clerk and above, and all professional/specialist roles. Please note some AG8 and AG7 roles may fall under the specialist/professional umbrella. For lot 1, it is anticipated that up to 3 suppliers may be appointed, and for lot 2, up to 5 suppliers may be appointed. They will be the highest ranked suppliers after the evaluation process has been completed and they are able to satisfy the necessary supporting evidence. The initial contract period will be for 36 months with two optional extension periods of up to 12 months each. Whilst there is no minimum work guaranteed to any supplier appointed to the framework, the estimated contract value is approximately PS4M for the full contract period, taking into account estimated pay rises each year. Renewal: After the initial contract period, there will be 2 optional extension periods both up to 12 months each. Lot 2: AG6 Assistant Assembly Clerk and above, and all professional/specialist roles, which this may include AG7 and AG8 grades. The Assembly Commission is seeking to appoint a number of suppliers to a framework contract for the provision of temporary workers who will be used to fill vacancies. It is intended that temporary worker requirements will be split across two separate lots based on Northern Ireland Assembly Secretariat Management Structure. Lot 1: AG8 Assembly Usher and Control Room Operative, AG8 Clerical Officer and AG7 Clerical Supervisor. Lot 2: AG6 Assistant Assembly Clerk and above, and all professional/specialist roles. Please note some AG8 and AG7 roles may fall under the specialist/professional umbrella. For lot 1, it is anticipated that up to 3 suppliers may be appointed, and for lot 2, up to 5 suppliers may be appointed. They will be the highest ranked suppliers after the evaluation process has been completed and they are able to satisfy the necessary supporting evidence. The initial contract period will be for 36 months with two optional extension periods of up to 12 months each. Whilst there is no minimum work guaranteed to any supplier appointed to the framework, the estimated contract value is approximately PS4M for the full contract period, taking into account estimated pay rises each year. Renewal: At the end of the initial contract period, there will be 2 optional extension periods, both up to 12 months each ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005112-2021 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Mar 2021 | | Submission deadline | 14 Apr 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £4,000,000 | | Lots value | £4,000,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NI ASSEMBLY | | Locality | BELFAST | | Post town | Northern Ireland | | Postcode | BT4 3XX | | Country | Northern Ireland | | ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland | | ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland | | ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast | | Local authority | Belfast | | Electoral ward | Stormont | | Westminster constituency | Belfast East | | Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79600000 - Recruitment services - 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff - 79621000 - Supply services of office personnel ## Release History - 12 Mar 2021 at 17:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005112-2021 ## Notice URLs - http://www.etendersni.gov.uk - http://www.niassembly.gov.uk/ - https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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