--- title: "Supply Teachers and Temporary Staff (STaTS)" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02b503" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02b503" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02b503.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02b503.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE" published: "2022-08-04" --- # Supply Teachers and Temporary Staff (STaTS) Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02b503 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02b503) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02b503.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the framework agreement titled "Supply Teachers and Temporary Staff (STaTS)" is led by the Crown Commercial Service, an entity based in Liverpool, UK. The primary industry category is "placement services of personnel," and the procurement is currently at the planning stage. The estimated total contract value amounts to £1 billion, with an anticipated initial period of 2 years and an option to extend for an additional 2 years. Interested bidders are encouraged to prepare for the submission deadline set for March 18, 2022, at 15:00 hours (UTC). This open procurement method is intended to facilitate the recruitment of temporary and fixed-term teachers across various educational establishments, including schools, colleges, and nurseries. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the recruitment and staffing sector, particularly those specialising in educational services. Suppliers who can demonstrate compliance with the necessary legislative and regulatory requirements will be well-placed to compete. Companies that provide temporary staffing solutions and have the capability to manage supply chains or are familiar with educational environments will find this procurement particularly advantageous. Additionally, organisations with relevant qualifications and experience in supplying teaching and support staff, including SEN professionals, are encouraged to participate. ## Notice Crown Commercial Service has established an agreement for the recruitment of temporary and fixed term teachers and non-teaching staff for UK schools, colleges and educational establishments including nurseries, pupil referral units, and children centres. The purpose of this framework agreement is to provide schools with an open, fair and transparent route when hiring supply teachers and other temporary staff that also delivers value for money. Roles include head teachers, qualified and non-qualified teachers both SEN and non- SEN, education support (such as staff cover supervisors and teaching assistants) invigilators and senior leaders. Other temporary staff include but not limited to, administrative and clerical (IT and finance staff) estates and maintenance and cleaners. The exact duration of the agreement will be for an initial period of 3 years with the option to extend for up to 1 year ### Lot Information Provision of qualified and non-qualified supply teachers and other temporary staff in educational establishments. The supplier will provide recruitment services for the provision of supply teachers, unqualified teacher and education support staff and other temporary staffing services from both: -- Employment businesses for temporary assignments, and -- Employment agencies for fixed term employment. The supplier will ensure that they comply with all legislative and regulatory requirements, and all workers are fully compliant, as detailed in the terms of the framework contract. The supplier will be required to be aware of and ensure compliance to all changes in practise in the recruitment market and changes in policy and legislation. The Supplier will ensure that such changes are communicated in a timely manner to the buyer and where necessary, appropriate changes made to processes and procedures (i.e. AWR, IR35, Minimum Wage). Additional information: The authority does not consider that transfer of undertakings (protection of employment) Regulations 2006 to be an issue in respect of this procurement at framework agreement stage as services are not provided at this level. It is your responsibility to take your own advice and consider whether TUPE is likely to apply and to act accordingly. You are encouraged to carry out your own due diligence. Master Vendor: Managed Service Requirements of Supply Teachers, Unqualified Teachers, Education Support Staff and other temporary staffing services. Managed service requirements of supply teachers, unqualified teacher, education support staff and other temporary staffing services. The master vendor will take overall responsibility for providing the buyer with recruitment services to meet their worker needs. The supplier will manage provision of supply teachers, unqualified teacher, education support staff and other temporary staffing services from both: -- Employment businesses for temporary assignments, and -- Employment agencies for fixed term employment. The supplier will provide workers directly from their own resource pool and has the option of managing supplementary supply from subcontractor(s) as outlined in joint schedules (Schedule 6 (key subcontractor(s)). The buyer will contract only with the master vendor, and the master vendor is responsible for managing their supply chain which must be accredited. The master vendor must also be accredited. The supplier will ensure that its sourcing of Workers via the accredited supply chain complies with all legislative and regulatory requirements, as detailed in the terms of the framework contract. The supplier will be required to aware of and ensure compliance to all changes in practise in the recruitment market and changes in policy and legislation The Supplier will ensure that such changes are communicated in a timely manner to the buyer and where necessary, appropriate changes made to processes and procedures (i.e. AWR, IR35, Minimum Wage). Additional information: The authority does not consider that transfer of undertakings (protection of employment) Regulations 2006 to be an issue in respect of this procurement at framework agreement stage as services are not provided at this level. It is your responsibility to take your own advice and consider whether TUPE is likely to apply and to act accordingly. You are encouraged to carry out your own due diligence Neutral Vendor: Managed Service Requirements of Supply Teachers, Unqualified Teacher, Education Support Staff and other temporary staffing services. Neutral vendor: managed service requirements of supply teachers, unqualified teacher, education support staff and other temporary staffing services. The neutral vendor will take overall responsibility for providing the buyer with their worker needs. A neutral vendor supplier will not supply any workers directly from its own business (or any affiliated businesses) and will use an accredited supply chain to meet all worker requirements. For the Buyer receiving the service, the buyer will enter into a call-off contract with the neutral vendor supplier and not with the supply chain directly. The supplier will ensure that the sourcing of workers via the accredited supply chain comply with all legislative and regulatory requirements, as detailed in the terms of the framework contract. The supplier will manage provision of supply teachers, unqualified teacher, education support staff and other temporary staffing services from both: -- Employment businesses for temporary assignments, and -- Employment agencies for fixed term employment. The supplier will be required to be aware of and ensure compliance to all changes in practise in the recruitment market and changes in policy and legislation. The Supplier will ensure that such changes are communicated in a timely manner to the buyer and where necessary, appropriate changes made to processes and procedures (i.e. AWR, IR35, Minimum Wage). Additional information: The authority does not consider that transfer of undertakings (protection of employment) Regulations 2006 to be an issue in respect of this procurement at framework agreement stage as services are not provided at this level. It is your responsibility to take your own advice and consider whether TUPE is likely to apply and to act accordingly. You are encouraged to carry out your own due diligence. Direct Provision of Supply Teachers, Education Support Staff and other temporary staffing services. The supplier will provide recruitment services for the provision of supply teachers, education support staff and other temporary staffing services from both: -- Employment businesses for temporary assignments, and -- Employment agencies for fixed term employment. The supplier will be required to be aware of and ensure compliance to all changes in practise in the recruitment market and changes in policy and legislation. The Supplier must hold and maintain certification from an approved Accreditation Body. The Supplier will ensure that such changes are communicated in a timely manner to the buyer and where necessary, appropriate changes made to processes and procedures (i.e. AWR, IR35, and Minimum Wage). To support Buyers in utilising Lot 1 CCS will establish an Agency Selection Tool using details of all suppliers' branches/offices. Additional information: The authority does not consider that transfer of undertakings (protection of employment) Regulations 2006 to be an issue in respect of this procurement at framework agreement stage as services are not provided at this level. It is your responsibility to take your own advice and consider whether TUPE is likely to apply andto act accordingly. You are encouraged to carry out your own due diligence. Renewal: The initial duration of the Framework is 3 years, with an option to extend for up to 1 year CCS reserve the right to extend lots by varying durations Master Vendor: Managed Service Requirements of Supply Teachers, Education Support Staff and other temporary staffing services. Managed service requirements of supply teachers, education support staff and other temporary staffing services. A Managed Service Provider will take responsibility for providing the Buyer with recruitment services to meet their Worker needs, including the sourcing, engagement and administration of the non-permanent workforce through standardised processes and use of technology. The master vendor will take overall responsibility for providing the buyer with recruitment services to meet their worker needs. The supplier will manage provision of supply teachers, education support staff and other temporary staffing services from both: -- Employment businesses for temporary assignments, and -- Employment agencies for fixed term employment. The supplier will provide workers directly from their own resource pool and has the option of managing supplementary supply through an approved supply chain The Supplier may set up and manage a talent pool on behalf of the Buyer. Workers supplied via the talent pool may be employed by the Employment Business or the Buyer. The buyer contracts only with the master vendor Supplier, and the master vendor is responsible for managing their supply chain. The Supplier must hold and maintain certification from an approved Accreditation Body. The supplier will ensure that its sourcing of Workers via the accredited supply chain complies with all legislative and regulatory requirements, as detailed in the terms of the framework contract. The supplier will be required to aware of and ensure compliance to all changes in practise in the recruitment market and changes in policy and legislation The Supplier will ensure that such changes are communicated in a timely manner to the buyer and where necessary, appropriate changes made to processes and procedures (i.e. AWR, IR35, Minimum Wage). Additional information: The authority does not consider that transfer of undertakings (protection of employment) Regulations 2006 to be an issue in respect of this procurement at framework agreement stage as services are not provided at this level. It is your responsibility to take your own advice and consider whether TUPE is likely to apply andto act accordingly. You are encouraged to carry out your own due diligence. Renewal: The initial duration of the Framework is 3 years, with an option to extend for up to 1 year CCS reserve the right to extend lots by varying durations Master Vendor: Managed Service Requirements of Supply Teachers, Education Support Staff and other temporary staffing services with contacts of any value Managed service requirements of supply teachers, education support staff and other temporary staffing services. A Managed Service Provider will take responsibility for providing the Buyer with recruitment services to meet their Worker needs, including the sourcing, engagement and administration of the non-permanent workforce through standardised processes and use of technology. The master vendor will take overall responsibility for providing the buyer with recruitment services to meet their worker needs. The supplier will manage provision of supply teachers, education support staff and other temporary staffing services from both: -- Employment businesses for temporary assignments, and -- Employment agencies for fixed term employment. The supplier will provide workers directly from their own resource pool and has the option of managing supplementary supply through an approved supply chain The Supplier may set up and manage a talent pool on behalf of the Buyer. Workers supplied via the talent pool may be employed by the Employment Business or the Buyer. The buyer contracts only with the master vendor Supplier, and the master vendor is responsible for managing their supply chain. The Supplier must hold and maintain certification from an approved Accreditation Body. The supplier will ensure that its sourcing of Workers via the accredited supply chain complies with all legislative and regulatory requirements, as detailed in the terms of the framework contract. The supplier will be required to aware of and ensure compliance to all changes in practise in the recruitment market and changes in policy and legislation The Supplier will ensure that such changes are communicated in a timely manner to the buyer and where necessary, appropriate changes made to processes and procedures (i.e. AWR, IR35, Minimum Wage). Additional information: The authority does not consider that transfer of undertakings (protection of employment) Regulations 2006 to be an issue in respect of this procurement at framework agreement stage as services are not provided at this level. It is your responsibility to take your own advice and consider whether TUPE is likely to apply and to act accordingly. You are encouraged to carry out your own due diligence. Renewal: The initial duration of the Framework is 3 years, with an option to extend for up to 1 year CCS reserve the right to extend lots by varying durations Neutral Vendor: Managed Service Requirements of Supply Teachers, Education Support Staff and other temporary staffing services. Neutral vendor: managed service requirements of supply teachers, education support staff and other temporary staffing services. The neutral vendor will take overall responsibility for providing the buyer with their worker needs. A neutral vendor supplier will not supply any workers directly from its own business, and a maximum of 20% through any affiliated businesses, and will use an approved supply chain to meet all worker requirements. The supplier will manage provision of supply teachers, education support staff and other temporary staffing services from both: -- Employment businesses for temporary assignments, and -- Employment agencies for fixed term employment. The supplier will be required to be aware of and ensure compliance to all changes in practise in the recruitment market and changes in policy and legislation. The Buyer contracts only with the Neutral Vendor supplier, and the Neutral Vendor is responsible for managing their supply chain. The Supplier may set up and manage a talent pool on behalf of the Buyer. Workers supplied via the talent pool may be employed by the Employment Business or the Buyer. The Supplier will ensure that such changes are communicated in a timely manner to the buyer and where necessary, appropriate changes made to processes and procedures (i.e. AWR, IR35, Minimum Wage). Additional information: The authority does not consider that transfer of undertakings (protection of employment) Regulations 2006 to be an issue in respect of this procurement at framework agreement stage as services are not provided at this level. It is your responsibility to take your own advice and consider whether TUPE is likely to apply and to act accordingly. You are encouraged to carry out your own due diligence. Renewal: The initial duration of the Framework is 3 years, with an option to extend for up to 1 year CCS reserve the right to extend lots by varying durations Education Technology Platform Provision of Supply Teachers, Education Support Staff and other temporary staffing services with contract values of no more than PS2.499m. An Education Technology platform provider will take responsibility for providing the Buyer with recruitment services to meet their Worker needs, including the sourcing, engagement and administration of the non-permanent workforce through standardised processes and use of technology. An Education Technology platform Supplier shall not supply any Workers directly from its own business, and a maximum of 20% through any affiliated businesses, and will use an approved supply chain to meet all Worker requirements. The Supplier will manage provision of Supply Teachers, Education Support Staff and other temporary staffing services from both: - Employment Businesses for temporary Assignments; and - Employment Agencies for Fixed Term employment The Supplier may set up and manage a talent pool on behalf of the Buyer. Workers supplied via the talent pool may be employed by the Employment Business or the Buyer. The Supplier will ensure that such changes are communicated in a timely manner to the buyer and where necessary, appropriate changes made to processes and procedures (i.e. AWR, IR35, Minimum Wage). Additional information: The authority does not consider that transfer of undertakings (protection of employment) Regulations 2006 to be an issue in respect of this procurement at framework agreement stage as services are not provided at this level. It is your responsibility to take your own advice and consider whether TUPE is likely to apply and to act accordingly. You are encouraged to carry out your own due diligence. Renewal: The initial duration of the Framework is 3 years, with an option to extend for up to 1 year CCS reserve the right to extend lots by varying durations ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021434-2022 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Aug 2022 | | Submission deadline | 18 Mar 2022 | | Future notice date | 1 Dec 2021 | | Award date | 4 Jul 2022 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £400,000,000 | | Lots value | £400,000,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £240,000,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Active, Cancelled, Planned | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE | | Additional buyers | THE MINISTER FOR THE CABINET OFFICE ACTING THROUGH CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE | | Locality | LIVERPOOL | | Post town | Liverpool | | Postcode | L3 9PP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside | | ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool | | Local authority | Liverpool | | Electoral ward | City Centre North | | Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | SEE CONTRACTS FINDER NOTICE FOR FULL SUPPLIER LIST | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79600000 - Recruitment services - 79610000 - Placement services of personnel - 79612000 - Placement services of office-support personnel - 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff - 79621000 - Supply services of office personnel - 79631000 - Personnel and payroll services ## Release History - 4 Aug 2022 at 14:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021434-2022 - 16 Feb 2022 at 22:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004473-2022 - 25 May 2021 at 21:45 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011665-2021 ## Notice URLs - https://crowncommercialservice.bravosolution.co.uk - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7f0fbf9-cc73-4bf7-b186-2be01312a252 - https://www.crowncommercial.gov.uk/ - https://www.gov.uk/ccs - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-security-classifications ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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