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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: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065d9a

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## Summary

The Department of Finance, under central government, has completed a significant procurement process titled "Provision of Temporary Agency Workers for Northern Ireland Civil Service, Agencies and Non-Departmental Public Bodies." This open procedure covered various lots and services within the recruitment industry, focusing on the provision of temporary agency workers. The contract was awarded on 10th July 2026, with an expected duration until 7th October 2029, extendable by up to five additional years. The procurement took place in Belfast, Northern Ireland, and was governed by Northern Irish devolved regulations. The tender process went through several stages including Tender, Award, and completion, involving notable suppliers like The UK Recruitment Co Ltd, JDR RECRUITMENT LIMITED, and Staffline Recruitment (NI) Ltd, amongst others.

This procurement presents a robust opportunity for businesses involved in recruitment services to expand their reach within the public sector. With a total contract value exceeding £1 billion across all lots, there are opportunities for both large and small enterprises (SMEs) to provide services for roles ranging from administrative and technical to finance and governance positions. Companies offering recruitment and staffing solutions, especially those experienced in corporate or specialised governmental roles, stand to benefit significantly from engaging in such contracts, which support workforce flexibility and infrastructure within the Northern Ireland public sector. Businesses capable of delivering consistent quality and compliance across multiple criteria, including social value commitments, are particularly well-matched for these opportunities.

## 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 to 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065202-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details 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 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 9 Jul 2026 - 7 Oct 2029 |
| Recurrence | 2033-10-03 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,443,500,000 |
| Lots value | £1,443,500,000 |
| Awards value | £1,443,500,000 |
| Contracts value | £1,443,500,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE |
| Additional buyers | CPD SUPPLIES AND SERVICES DIVISION |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | JDR RECRUITMENT; STAFFLINE RECRUITMENT (NI; THE UK RECRUITMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services
- 79612000 - Placement services of office-support personnel
- 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

## Release History

- 10 Jul 2026 at 13:06 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065202-2026
- 29 Jun 2026 at 13:30 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060808-2026
- 26 Feb 2026 at 17:21 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017598-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065202-2026
  10th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060808-2026
  29th June 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017598-2026
  26th February 2026 - Tender 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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