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title: "Provision of Temporary Agency Workers for Northern Ireland Civil Service, Agencies and Non Departmental Public Bodies"
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# Provision of Temporary Agency Workers for Northern Ireland Civil Service, Agencies and Non Departmental Public Bodies

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0594e3

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## Summary

The Department of Finance, based in Belfast, United Kingdom, is inviting tenders through an open procedure for the provision of temporary agency workers to the Northern Ireland Civil Service, its agencies, and non-departmental public bodies. This procurement, classified under the services industry category, specifically covers supply services of personnel and recruitment services. The current tender process is in the tender stage, with submissions required by the 13th of November 2025 at 15:00. The identified procurement covers multiple lots, each corresponding to different roles such as administration, legal, ICT, and more. The contract period is set to start on the 19th of January 2026, running through to the 29th of March 2029, with options for renewals extending up to 2034.

With an estimated contract value of up to £1.7 billion, this tender provides extensive opportunities for business growth, particularly for companies specialized in providing recruitment services or those with experience in managing large scale supply of temporary staff. The award criteria focus on a balanced approach of quality and cost, presenting an advantageous scenario for businesses proficient in maintaining high service standards at competitive pricing. This opportunity is well-suited for firms with robust financial standing and technical expertise capable of undertaking roles as a prime contractor across multiple lots, ensuring they can meet the stringent demands of the Northern Ireland Civil Service. Additionally, the focus on social value and sustainable development within procurement strategy offers further opportunities for businesses committed to these principles.

## Notice

The Northern Ireland Civil Service, Agencies and Non Departmental Public Bodies are seeking to establish a Contract for the provision of temporary Agency Workers with Supplier(s) for the provision of temporary Agency workers. A list of participating bodies can be found on pages 2-3 of Schedule 2 Specification.

### Lot Information

DfC Administration roles and Corporate Functions

DfC Administration roles and Corporate Functions (for full description, see Schedule 2 Specification)

Renewal: There will be three options to extend; the first option is for an additional 2 years; the second option is for an additional 2 years; and the third option is for an additional 1 year.

Administration roles (excluding DfC) and Corporate Functions

Administration roles (excluding DfC) and Corporate Functions (for full description, see Schedule 2 Specification)

Renewal: There will be three options to extend; the first option is for an additional 2 years; the second option is for an additional 2 years; and the third option is for an additional 1 year.

Professional and Technical

Professional and Technical (for full description, see Schedule 2 Specification)

Renewal: There will be three options to extend; the first option is for an additional 2 years; the second option is for an additional 2 years; and the third option is for an additional 1 year.

Environmental, Scientific Services and Medical Roles (excluding OHS medical roles)

Environmental, Scientific Services and Medical Roles (excluding OHS medical roles) (for full description, see Schedule 2 Specification)

Renewal: There will be three options to extend; the first option is for an additional 2 years; the second option is for an additional 2 years; and the third option is for an additional 1 year.

Ancillary and Industrial

Ancillary and Industrial (for full description, see Schedule 2 Specification)

Renewal: There will be three options to extend; the first option is for an additional 2 years; the second option is for an additional 2 years; and the third option is for an additional 1 year.

Legal Roles

Legal Roles (for full description, see Schedule 2 Specification)

Renewal: There will be three options to extend; the first option is for an additional 2 years; the second option is for an additional 2 years; and the third option is for an additional 1 year.

Youth and Social Care Roles

Youth and Social Care Roles (for full description, see Schedule 2 Specification)

Renewal: There will be three options to extend; the first option is for an additional 2 years; the second option is for an additional 2 years; and the third option is for an additional 1 year.

Finance and Governance roles

Finance and Governance roles (for full description, see Schedule 2 Specification)

Renewal: There will be three options to extend; the first option is for an additional 2 years; the second option is for an additional 2 years; and the third option is for an additional 1 year.

ICT Roles

ICT Roles (for full description, see Schedule 2 Specification)

Renewal: There will be three options to extend; the first option is for an additional 2 years; the second option is for an additional 2 years; and the third option is for an additional 1 year.

### Planning Information

A Preliminary Market Engagement questionnaire was published on 8 May 2025. There were 12 responses received from Suppliers by the deadline of 29th May 2025, presenting their feedback. Each Supplier demonstrated that they would be prepared to meet the Buyer’s expectations and requirements within a range of proposed solutions. The findings were as follows:
• All respondents able to fulfil role as main/prime contractor, with capability of bidding on multiple Lots and no barriers to participating in procurement process 
• No Supplier expressed concerns regarding the proposed procurement timetable; there was a willingness to work with incumbent suppliers to ensure a smooth changeover.
• All possessed their own IT system, highlighting capability to deliver MI.
• All potential Suppliers supportive of proposed contract duration.
• There was a wide range of replies from respondents in relation to Lot Structure, with suggestion of amalgamating Lots.
• No issues were raised concerning meeting KPIs, IT system requirements, data requirements, or delivering service during NICS major transformation (Integr8).
• Indicative of the current NICS policy to integrate sustainable development and social value into procurement, there were 4 questions within the PME addressing these subjects, with each of the suppliers expressing a commitment to both social value and sustainable development.
CPD, NICSHR and DfC are content with the PME questionnaire feedback.
A document entitled ‘Schedule 10 Performance Levels’ was issued via an eTendersNI message to all interested suppliers of the previous preliminary market engagement exercise. This document contains key performance indicators and service levels. The suppliers were asked to provide any feedback by the deadline of 3pm on 3 September 2025. Five suppliers responded and their feedback was considered.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064882-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | 8 Sep 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 19 Jan 2026 - 29 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | 2033-10-13 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,443,500,000 |
| Lots value | £1,443,500,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE |
| Additional buyers | CPD - SUPPLIES & SERVICES DIVISION; THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT3 9ED |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Sydenham |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast East |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services
- 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

## Release History

- 13 Oct 2025 at 14:52 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064882-2025
- 5 Sep 2025 at 11:54 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054267-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064882-2025
  13th October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054267-2025
  5th September 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
- https://www.finance-ni.gov.uk/ar
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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