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Framework to provide Supply Agency Staff Services

Issued by HEART ACADEMIES TRUST · via UK Find a Tender Service

Published
30 Oct 2026
Closes
27 Nov 2026, 12:00 UTC
Value
GBP 850,000,000
Reference
ocds-h6vhtk-06eeea
Location
United Kingdom
Sector
Education & Training
Type
services

At a glance

HEART ACADEMIES TRUST in United Kingdom has published a tender in education & training: “Framework to provide Supply Agency Staff Services”. Submissions close on 27 November 2026, 28 days from today. The stated value is GBP 850,000,000. Quote reference ocds-h6vhtk-06eeea in any correspondence with the buyer. 2 documents are attached to this notice. FreeTender has recorded 2 notices from this buyer since 2026, 2 of them currently open. There are 318 open education & training notices in United Kingdom on FreeTender. Bids are submitted to the buyer through UK Find a Tender Service, not through FreeTender.

Details

This is the reopening of Framework to Provide Supply Agency Staff Services - ocds-h6vhtk-05abb2 HEART Academies Trust is establishing a multi lotted Framework Agreement to support the recruitment of temporary, permanent, and fixed-term teaching and non-teaching staff across educational settings in the UK. This includes but is not limited to schools, colleges, nurseries, pupil referral units, and children's centres. The Framework is designed to provide participating Contracting Authorities with a fair, transparent, and cost-effective solution for engaging supply staff. The Contracting Authority intends to operate the Framework for a maximum duration of seven (7) years, with the intention to re-open the Framework on an annual basis to allow for the inclusion of new suppliers and ensure continued value and compliance. A Re-Opening Notice will be published detailing the scope of services, eligibility criteria, submission deadlines and evaluation methodology.- The following types of Suppliers can apply/re-apply o New suppliers not previously included o Previously unsuccessful suppliers o Existing suppliers seeking to expand or revise their offering Suppliers meeting the criteria will be added to the Framework and become eligible for selection in Direct Awards or Mini Competitions. Whilst all lots include the option for the Customer to access permanent recruitment, the expectation is that this will be minimal therefore this Tender is primarily focused on supply teachers, education support staff and other temporary staffing services.

Context for bidders

We hold 2 notices from HEART ACADEMIES TRUST, going back to August 2026 — 2 of them still open. They buy mostly in Education & Training and Transport & Logistics. There are 318 open Education & Training tenders in United Kingdom. This one closes in 28 days.

Documents

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