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title: "Ceredigion - Neutral Vendor for the Supply of Temporary Agency Workers"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-034ef5"
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buyer: "CYNGOR SIR CEREDIGION COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-26"
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# Ceredigion - Neutral Vendor for the Supply of Temporary Agency Workers

Buyer: CYNGOR SIR CEREDIGION COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-034ef5

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## Summary

The procurement process for the Welsh Government's Temporary Workers & Supply Teachers II Framework has been completed, with the award of a contract as a call-off to Lot 2, specifically for the supply of temporary agency workers by Ceredigion County Council. This involves the procurement of a neutral vendor through a selective procurement method using a restricted procedure. The awarded contract was signed on 20 February 2026, with a value of £333,289.25. The contract falls under the services category, specifically recruitment services, and is pertinent to the geographical region of Ceredigion, UKL14. The supplier, Matrix SCM, was actively engaged, marking the procurement process's award stage.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in recruitment and placement services, particularly those capable of supplying temporary personnel such as corporate workers, supply teachers, and education support staff. Companies already operating as service providers or agencies in Wales or the wider UK might find this framework particularly beneficial as it caters to diverse public sector needs, including schools and local authorities. Enterprises with expertise in managing vendor-neutral or master vendor supply chains, and those incorporating technology solutions for workforce management, will be well-positioned to expand their clientele due to the framework's emphasis on collaborative service frameworks and technology-based platforms.

## Notice

This contract has been awarded as a call-off to Lot 2 of the Welsh Government's Temporary Workers & Supply Teachers Framework. Ceredigion County Council have procured a Neutral Vendor for the Supply of Temporary Agency Worker.

### Lot Information

Master Vendor Managed Service Provider for Corporate Workers

This contract has been awarded as a call-off to Lot 2 of the Welsh Government's Temporary Workers & Supply Teachers II Framework. Ceredigion County Council have procured a Neutral Vendor for the Supply of Temporary Agency Worker. Additional information: This contract has been awarded as a call-off to Lot 2 of the Welsh Government's Temporary Workers & Supply Teachers II Framework. Ceredigion County Council have procured a Neutral Vendor for the Supply of Temporary Agency Worker.

Vendor Neutral Managed Service Provider for Corporate Staff

This Lot will be for a Vendor Neutral Service Provider of Corporate Staff

Hybrid Managed Service Provider for Corporate Staff

This Lot will be for a Hybrid Service Provider of Corporate Staff.

Light-touch Managed Service Provider for Corporate Staff

This Lot will be for a Service Provider of Corporate Staff.

Supply Teacher Agencies

Direct provision of Supply Teachers, Education Support Staff and other temporary staffing services. This requirement covers temporary and fixed term teaching and non-teaching roles within the Welsh public sector, to schools, colleges and other educational establishments.

Temporary Education Worker Booking Platform

A technology platform provider will take responsibility for providing the Customer with access to a talent pool / database of individuals who can be approached to meet recruitment needs in a local authority or school.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028168-2026 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Dec 2022 |
| Future notice date | 1 Nov 2022 |
| Award date | 4 May 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | 4 years |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £800,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £795,333,289 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CYNGOR SIR CEREDIGION COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | WELSH GOVERNMENT - COMMERCIAL DELIVERY |
| Locality | CAERPHILLY |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF83 8WT |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL4 Mid and South West Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL41 Mid Wales |
| Local authority | Ceredigion |
| Electoral ward | Aberaeron and Aberarth |
| Westminster constituency | Ceredigion Preseli |
| Delivery location | TLL Wales, TLL14 South West Wales |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 46 |
| Supplier names | ACADEMICS; ACCENT ON EDUCATION; ADDYSG SEREN EDUCATION; AFFINITY EDUCATION; ALS MANAGED SERVICES; ANZUK EDUCATION; APOLLO TEACHING SERVICES; AXCIS EDUCATION; BESPOKE EDUCATION SERVICE TEAM; CELTIC TEACHERS; COMENSURA; CONNEX EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP; DOSBARTH; EDUCATE RESOURCING; EDUCATION ETHICS; EDUCATION SUPPLY POOL; EQUAL EDUCATION PARTNERS; EXCELL SUPPLY; HAYS SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT; HIGHGRADE RECRUITMENT; HOOP RECRUITMENT; INTROTEACH; LIQUID PERSONNEL; MATRIX SCM; MONARCH EDUCATION LTD (TRADING AS CER EDUCATION; MPS EDUCATION; NETWORK RECRUITMENT WALES; NEW DIRECTIONS EDUCATION; NOW EDUCATION; PE DIRECT; PERTEMPS RECRUITMENT PARTNERSHIP; PROSPERO GROUP; RANDSTAD SOLUTIONS; RECRUIT2SCHOOLS; REED SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT; SEVEN RESOURCING; SUPPLEO EDUCATION; TEACHER BOOKER; TEACHERACTIVE; TEACHING PERSONNEL; TIDAL SUPPLY; TWENTY4SEVEN EDUCATION; VALLEY EDUCATION SERVICES; VETRO RECRUITMENT; VISION FOR EDUCATION; ZEN EDUCATE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 72222300 - Information technology services
- 79600000 - Recruitment services
- 79610000 - Placement services of personnel
- 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

## Release History

- 26 Mar 2026 at 16:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028168-2026
- 19 Sep 2023 at 15:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027688-2023
- 11 Nov 2022 at 09:34 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031935-2022
- 6 Jul 2022 at 14:00 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018509-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ceredigion.gov.uk
- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/home.html
- https://gov.wales/public-sector-procurement
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0491
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA27760

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