--- title: "BSP-21-007 Temporary Agency Workers For Libraries NI" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02f12e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02f12e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02f12e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02f12e.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "EDUCATION AUTHORITY NI" published: "2022-02-22" --- # BSP-21-007 Temporary Agency Workers For Libraries NI Buyer: EDUCATION AUTHORITY NI Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02f12e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02f12e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02f12e.json) ## Summary The Education Authority NI is conducting a public procurement process for the contract titled "BSP-21-007 Temporary Agency Workers For Libraries NI," primarily within the recruitment services industry. This tender is situated in Northern Ireland and spans a three-year initial contract period with the possibility of extending for two additional twelve-month periods. The tender process is currently in the completed stage, with the initial bid submission deadline that was set for November 29, 2021. The contract is intended for use by Libraries NI and the Education Authority, covering various educational establishments across six lots, each allocated specific regional areas. This procurement presents substantial growth opportunities for staffing agencies, particularly those specialising in recruitment services for educational and public sectors. Businesses with capabilities in providing temporary agency workers will find this tender particularly relevant, as it aims to fulfil staffing needs for libraries and educational facilities. Given the wide scope of this contract, it is well-suited to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and larger companies that can efficiently handle multiple lots, thereby enhancing their market presence and establishing long-term relationships with public sector clients. ## Notice BSP-21-007 Temporary Agency Workers For Libraries NI, for a 3 year Initial Contract Period on an as and when required basis, with the option to extend for 2 further 12 month periods. This tender process will be administered by EA on behalf of Libraries NI. ### Lot Information Lot 1 - Belfast BSP-21-007 Temporary Agency Workers For Libraries NI, for a 3 year Initial Contract Period on an as and when required basis, with the option to extend for 2 further 12 month periods. This tender process will be administered by EA on behalf of Libraries NI. Additional information: This Contract is let by the Northern Ireland Education Authority "EA" and is predominately for Libraries NI use however is also open to the EA. This includes Primary and Post Primary schools under the control of the EA, Catholic Maintained Schools, Independent Schools in NI, Irish Medium Schools in NI, both Controlled and, Voluntary Grammar Schools, Nursery School for NI both controlled and Catholic Maintained, school meals kitchens on-site at all of these schools, and Controlled Youth Centres. https://www.education-ni.gov.uk/services/schools-plus Options: the option to extend for 2 further 12 months periods Renewal: Option to extend for 2 further 12 month periods Lot 2 - Derry City and Strabane; and Causeway Coast and Glens BSP-21-007 Temporary Agency Workers For Libraries NI, for a 3 year Initial Contract Period on an as and when required basis, with the option to extend for 2 further 12 month periods. This tender process will be administered by EA on behalf of Libraries NI. Additional information: This Contract is let by the Northern Ireland Education Authority "EA" and is predominately for Libraries NI use however is also open to the EA. This includes Primary and Post Primary schools under the control of the EA, Catholic Maintained Schools, Independent Schools in NI, Irish Medium Schools in NI, both Controlled and, Voluntary Grammar Schools, Nursery School for NI both controlled and Catholic Maintained, school meals kitchens on-site at all of these schools, and Controlled Youth Centres. https://www.education-ni.gov.uk/services/schools-plus Options: The option to extend for 2 further 12 month periods Renewal: Option to extend for 2 further 12 month periods Lot 3 - Mid and East Antrim; and Antrim and Newtownabbey BSP-21-007 Temporary Agency Workers For Libraries NI, for a 3 year Initial Contract Period on an as and when required basis, with the option to extend for 2 further 12 month periods. This tender process will be administered by EA on behalf of Libraries NI. Additional information: This Contract is let by the Northern Ireland Education Authority "EA" and is predominately for Libraries NI use however is also open to the EA. This includes Primary and Post Primary schools under the control of the EA, Catholic Maintained Schools, Independent Schools in NI, Irish Medium Schools in NI, both Controlled and, Voluntary Grammar Schools, Nursery School for NI both controlled and Catholic Maintained, school meals kitchens on-site at all of these schools, and Controlled Youth Centres. https://www.education-ni.gov.uk/services/schools-plus Options: The option to extend for 2 further 12 month periods Renewal: Option to extend for 2 further 12 month periods Lot 4 - Mid Ulster; and Fermanagh and Omagh BSP-21-007 Temporary Agency Workers For Libraries NI, for a 3 year Initial Contract Period on an as and when required basis, with the option to extend for 2 further 12 month periods. This tender process will be administered by EA on behalf of Libraries NI. Additional information: This Contract is let by the Northern Ireland Education Authority "EA" and is predominately for Libraries NI use however is also open to the EA. This includes Primary and Post Primary schools under the control of the EA, Catholic Maintained Schools, Independent Schools in NI, Irish Medium Schools in NI, both Controlled and, Voluntary Grammar Schools, Nursery School for NI both controlled and Catholic Maintained, school meals kitchens on-site at all of these schools, and Controlled Youth Centres. https://www.education-ni.gov.uk/services/schools-plus Options: The option to extend for 2 further 12 month periods Renewal: Option to extend for 2 further 12 month periods Lot 5 - Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon; and Lisburn and Castlereagh BSP-21-007 Temporary Agency Workers For Libraries NI, for a 3 year Initial Contract Period on an as and when required basis, with the option to extend for 2 further 12 month periods. This tender process will be administered by EA on behalf of Libraries NI. Additional information: This Contract is let by the Northern Ireland Education Authority "EA" and is predominately for Libraries NI use however is also open to the EA. This includes Primary and Post Primary schools under the control of the EA, Catholic Maintained Schools, Independent Schools in NI, Irish Medium Schools in NI, both Controlled and, Voluntary Grammar Schools, Nursery School for NI both controlled and Catholic Maintained, school meals kitchens on-site at all of these schools, and Controlled Youth Centres. https://www.education-ni.gov.uk/services/schools-plus Options: The option to extend for 2 further 12 month periods Renewal: Option to extend for 2 further 12 month periods Lot 6 - Newry, Mourne and Down; and Ards and North Down BSP-21-007 Temporary Agency Workers For Libraries NI, for a 3 year Initial Contract Period on an as and when required basis, with the option to extend for 2 further 12 month periods. This tender process will be administered by EA on behalf of Libraries NI. Additional information: This Contract is let by the Northern Ireland Education Authority "EA" and is predominately for Libraries NI use however is also open to the EA. This includes Primary and Post Primary schools under the control of the EA, Catholic Maintained Schools, Independent Schools in NI, Irish Medium Schools in NI, both Controlled and, Voluntary Grammar Schools, Nursery School for NI both controlled and Catholic Maintained, school meals kitchens on-site at all of these schools, and Controlled Youth Centres. https://www.education-ni.gov.uk/services/schools-plus Options: The option to extend for 2 further 12 month periods Renewal: Option to extend for 2 further 12 month periods ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005009-2022 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large, SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 Feb 2022 | | Submission deadline | 29 Nov 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 22 Feb 2022 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £8,500,000 | | Lots value | £8,098,740 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £8,908,613 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | EDUCATION AUTHORITY NI | | Additional buyers | LIBRARIES NI | | Locality | BALLYMENA | | Post town | Northern Ireland | | Postcode | BT42 2HS | | Country | Northern Ireland | | ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland | | ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland | | ITL 3 | TLN0F Mid and East Antrim | | Local authority | Mid and East Antrim | | Electoral ward | Ballee and Harryville | | Westminster constituency | North Antrim | | Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 3 | | Supplier names | CPL RESOURCES PUBLIC; PLATINUM RECRUITMENT NI; PREMIERE EMPLOYMENT GROUP | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79600000 - Recruitment services - 79611000 - Job search services - 79612000 - Placement services of office-support personnel - 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff - 79621000 - Supply services of office personnel ## Release History - 22 Feb 2022 at 17:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005009-2022 - 28 Oct 2021 at 14:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027073-2021 ## Notice URLs - https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps - https://www.education-ni.gov.uk/services/schools-plus ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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