--- title: "ID 4993870 AFBI - Provision of Temporary Workers, Fixed and Permanent Recruitment, Executive Search and Recruitment Advertising Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04b2b2" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04b2b2" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04b2b2.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04b2b2.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "AGRI-FOOD AND BIOSCIENCES INSTITUTE" published: "2025-08-29" --- # ID 4993870 AFBI - Provision of Temporary Workers, Fixed and Permanent Recruitment, Executive Search and Recruitment Advertising Services Buyer: AGRI-FOOD AND BIOSCIENCES INSTITUTE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04b2b2 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04b2b2) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04b2b2.json) ## Summary The Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI), headquartered in Belfast, United Kingdom, is undergoing a procurement process for a multi-supplier framework offering services such as temporary workers, fixed-term and permanent recruitment, executive search, and recruitment advertising. This process, following the open procurement method, is categorised under recruitment services and covers multiple specialisms, with contracts valued at up to £45,000,000 GBP distributed across nine lots. The tender process is active, with key dates including the award period starting on 5th December 2024, and submissions are required to be in English by this date. The procurement aims to last 720 days with options for extensions lasting up to 12 months each. This tender provides substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in recruitment, advertising, and personnel supply services. SMEs can benefit from the opportunity to diversify their client base within the public sector, especially given the varied lot segmentation encompassing fields such as health and safety, scientific sectors, information technology, and business support. Organisations that can demonstrate strong capability in managing recruitment processes and advertising services are particularly well-suited for this tender. Given the potential for long-term engagement through extensions, successful bidders can secure stable contracts that contribute to long-term business development and increased market presence in Northern Ireland. Additionally, an emphasis on quality and cost in award criteria allows competitive pricing to play a significant role in procurement success. ## Notice The Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) has a requirement for a multi-supplier framework for the provision of skilled workers across a variety of specialisms using temporary agency workers, fixed term and permanent placement and executive search. There is also a requirement to appoint and advertising agency to advertise AFBI's recruitment competitions. This framework will provide the following services:- 1. Provision of temporary workers 2. Recruitment for fixed term workers 3. Recruitment of permanent workers 4. Provision of an executive search service 5. Provision of a recruitment advertising service ### Lot Information Lot 1- Health and Safety, Waste Management and Estates Management The Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) has a requirement for a multi-supplier framework for the provision of skilled workers across a variety of specialisms using temporary agency workers, fixed term and permanent placement and executive search. There is also a requirement to appoint and advertising agency to advertise AFBI's recruitment competitions. This framework will provide the following services:- 1. Provision of temporary workers 2. Recruitment for fixed term workers 3. Recruitment of permanent workers 4. Provision of an executive search service 5. Provision of a recruitment advertising service Options: There are two options to extend for any period up to and including 12 months each. Lot 2- Scientific The Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) has a requirement for a multi-supplier framework for the provision of skilled workers across a variety of specialisms using temporary agency workers, fixed term and permanent placement and executive search. There is also a requirement to appoint and advertising agency to advertise AFBI's recruitment competitions. This framework will provide the following services:- 1. Provision of temporary workers 2. Recruitment for fixed term workers 3. Recruitment of permanent workers 4. Provision of an executive search service 5. Provision of a recruitment advertising service Options: There are two options to extend for any period up to and including 12 months each. Lot 3- Information Technology The Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) has a requirement for a multi-supplier framework for the provision of skilled workers across a variety of specialisms using temporary agency workers, fixed term and permanent placement and executive search. There is also a requirement to appoint and advertising agency to advertise AFBI's recruitment competitions. This framework will provide the following services:- 1. Provision of temporary workers 2. Recruitment for fixed term workers 3. Recruitment of permanent workers 4. Provision of an executive search service 5. Provision of a recruitment advertising service Options: There are two options to extend for any period up to and including 12 months each. Lot 4- Business Support The Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) has a requirement for a multi-supplier framework for the provision of skilled workers across a variety of specialisms using temporary agency workers, fixed term and permanent placement and executive search. There is also a requirement to appoint and advertising agency to advertise AFBI's recruitment competitions. This framework will provide the following services:- 1. Provision of temporary workers 2. Recruitment for fixed term workers 3. Recruitment of permanent workers 4. Provision of an executive search service 5. Provision of a recruitment advertising service Options: There are two options to extend for any period up to and including 12 months each. Lot 5- People and Culture and Legal services The Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) has a requirement for a multi-supplier framework for the provision of skilled workers across a variety of specialisms using temporary agency workers, fixed term and permanent placement and executive search. There is also a requirement to appoint and advertising agency to advertise AFBI's recruitment competitions. This framework will provide the following services:- 1. Provision of temporary workers 2. Recruitment for fixed term workers 3. Recruitment of permanent workers 4. Provision of an executive search service 5. Provision of a recruitment advertising service Options: There are two options to extend for any period up to and including 12 months each. Lot 6- Financial Administrators and Qualified Accountants The Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) has a requirement for a multi-supplier framework for the provision of skilled workers across a variety of specialisms using temporary agency workers, fixed term and permanent placement and executive search. There is also a requirement to appoint and advertising agency to advertise AFBI's recruitment competitions. This framework will provide the following services:- 1. Provision of temporary workers 2. Recruitment for fixed term workers 3. Recruitment of permanent workers 4. Provision of an executive search service 5. Provision of a recruitment advertising service Options: There are two options to extend for any period up to and including 12 months each Lot 7- Industrial staff The Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) has a requirement for a multi-supplier framework for the provision of skilled workers across a variety of specialisms using temporary agency workers, fixed term and permanent placement and executive search. There is also a requirement to appoint and advertising agency to advertise AFBI's recruitment competitions. This framework will provide the following services:- 1. Provision of temporary workers 2. Recruitment for fixed term workers 3. Recruitment of permanent workers 4. Provision of an executive search service 5. Provision of a recruitment advertising service Options: There are two options to extend for any period up to and including 12 months eacH. Lot 8- Executive Search The Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) has a requirement for a multi-supplier framework for the provision of skilled workers across a variety of specialisms using temporary agency workers, fixed term and permanent placement and executive search. There is also a requirement to appoint and advertising agency to advertise AFBI's recruitment competitions. This framework will provide the following services:- 1. Provision of temporary workers 2. Recruitment for fixed term workers 3. Recruitment of permanent workers 4. Provision of an executive search service 5. Provision of a recruitment advertising service Options: There are two options to extend for any period up to and including 12 months each. Lot 9- Recruitment Advertising The Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) has a requirement for a multi-supplier framework for the provision of skilled workers across a variety of specialisms using temporary agency workers, fixed term and permanent placement and executive search. There is also a requirement to appoint and advertising agency to advertise AFBI's recruitment competitions. This framework will provide the following services:- 1. Provision of temporary workers 2. Recruitment for fixed term workers 3. Recruitment of permanent workers 4. Provision of an executive search service 5. Provision of a recruitment advertising service Options: There are two options to extend for any period up to and including 12 months each. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052335-2025 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | 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 | 29 Aug 2025 | | Submission deadline | 5 Dec 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 7 Aug 2025 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £45,000,000 | | Lots value | £45,000,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £39,393,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | AGRI-FOOD AND BIOSCIENCES INSTITUTE | | Locality | BELFAST | | Post town | Northern Ireland | | Postcode | BT9 5PX | | Country | Northern Ireland | | ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland | | ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland | | ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast | | Local authority | Belfast | | Electoral ward | Upper Malone | | Westminster constituency | Belfast South and Mid Down | | Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 8 | | Supplier names | ANDERSON SPRATT GROUP; APPLE RECRUITMENT SERVICES; CPL RESOURCES PUBLIC; HAYS SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT; MCS PERSONNEL; PLATINUM RECRUITMENT NI; STAFFLINE RECRUITMENT NI; THE UK RECRUITMENT | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79341000 - Advertising services - 79600000 - Recruitment services - 79610000 - Placement services of personnel - 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff ## Release History - 29 Aug 2025 at 09:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052335-2025 - 30 Oct 2024 at 16:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035222-2024 ## Notice URLs - https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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