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title: "Provision of Supply Agency Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051653"
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# Provision of Supply Agency Services

Buyer: THE ACADEMIES FOR CHARACTER AND EXCELLENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051653

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## Summary

The Academies for Character and Excellence have completed an open tender process for the Provision of Supply Agency Services, applicable to all 20 schools within the Trust. This procurement process, categorised under supply services of personnel including temporary staff, concluded with awards dated on 17 May 2026. The Trust, operating in Totnes, United Kingdom, pursued an open procurement method, selecting three top providers from the applicant pool. The contract runs from 3 November 2025 to 2 November 2028, with potential extensions up to 2030. Bidders were evaluated based on criteria including quality, service delivery, and cost, aiming for best value and comprehensive management information.

This contract opens lucrative opportunities for businesses specialising in agency staffing services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and large staffing agencies with proven capabilities in the education sector are particularly well-suited. The open procedure allows diverse participation, promoting growth for businesses through a potential multi-year contract contributing significant recurring revenue. Firms providing skilled agency workers, maintaining high satisfaction levels, and offering effective cost management stand a good chance of joining the Trust’s preferred providers list, significantly enhancing their market presence in the education sector. The comprehensive management reporting and high-performance expectations are attractive for companies looking to demonstrate their operational efficiency and value for money.

## Notice

The contract will be for the provision of supply agency services for all schools belonging to the Trust. The Trust was looking to appoint the three highest scoring Providers who will become part of the Trust's preferred Provider List. This will enable each school to select any Provider from the list in order to book suitable cover for the role(s) required. The Trust will not guarantee any level of supply for each individual Provider on the list and the schools will have the freedom to select whichever Provider they choose to use from this preferred Providers list. It is the Trust's expectation that the Provider shall be responsible for the operation of the supply agency function including: a. Availability of agency workers that have the required levels of competence and experience to cover the booking requests. b. Best Value for money. c. Comprehensive management information and reporting. d. High levels of school satisfaction. e. Consistently high-performance levels which meet or exceed KPI requirements. f. Consolidated invoicing weekly/ monthly as required. g. Expert advice on any legislative requirements related to Agency Workers. The provision of supply agency services is to be delivered at all 20 schools under the Trust.

### Lot Information

Lot 1 Somerset

Renewal: Two further 12 month extensions (3+1+1)

Lot 2 Devon & Torbay

Renewal: Two further 12 month extensions (3+1+1)

Lot 3 All Schools

Lot 3 All Schools in the Trust The proposed contract will be for the provision of supply agency services for all schools belonging to the Trust. The Trust is looking to appoint the three highest scoring Providers who will become part of the Trust's preferred Provider List. This will enable each school to select any Provider from the list in order to book suitable cover for the role(s) required. The Trust will not guarantee any level of supply for each individual Provider on the list and the schools will have the freedom to select whichever Provider they choose to use from this preferred Providers list. It is the Trust's expectation that the Provider shall be responsible for the operation of the supply agency function including: a. Availability of agency workers that have the required levels of competence and experience to cover the booking requests. b. Best Value for money. c. Comprehensive management information and reporting. d. High levels of school satisfaction. e. Consistently high-performance levels which meet or exceed KPI requirements. f. Consolidated invoicing weekly/ monthly as required. g. Expert advice on any legislative requirements related to Agency Workers. The contract start date will be the 1st September 2025 and is to be for a period of three (3) years with the possible extension of two (2) further years, in 12-month intervals (3 +1+1). The provision of supply agency services is to be delivered at all 20 schools under the Trust. Please see tender documents for site information. Contract Value - GBP 1,500,000 GBP 1,800,000 incl VAT

Renewal: Two further 12 month extensions (3+1+1)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045160-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 3 Nov 2025 - 2 Nov 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,500,000 |
| Lots value | £1,500,000 |
| Awards value | £750,000 |
| Contracts value | £750,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE ACADEMIES FOR CHARACTER AND EXCELLENCE |
| Additional buyers | ACADEMIES FOR CHARACTER & EXCELLENCE; PHP LAW LLP |
| Locality | TOTNES |
| Post town | Torquay |
| Postcode | TQ9 5RW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | South Hams |
| Electoral ward | Totnes |
| Westminster constituency | South Devon |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England), TLK23 Somerset CC, TLK4 Devon |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 5 |
| Supplier names | EDUCATED RECRUITMENT; EVEREST RECRUITMENT AND SERVICES; REED SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT; SOMERSET EDUCATION ALLIANCE; TEACHING PERSONNEL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

## Release History

- 17 May 2026 at 17:21 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045160-2026
- 15 Sep 2025 at 10:40 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056503-2025
- 16 May 2025 at 16:12 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022393-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045160-2026
  17th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056503-2025
  15th September 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022393-2025
  16th May 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.educatedrecruitment.co.uk
- http://www.evereuser.co.uk
- http://www.phplaw.co.uk
- http://www.reed.com
- http://www.teachingpersonnel.com
- https://supply-education-alliance.co.uk/
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=93635&B=
- https://www.acexcellence.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.phplaw.co.uk

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