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In deliveryUnited KingdomServicesFramework agreement£150,000,000Add to pipeline

Temporary and Permanent Staffing 2 Framework

Awarded to ABACO RECRUITMENT LIMITED, AFFINITY WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS LIMITED, AXIS RECRUITMENT LIMITED +20 more

CRESCENT PURCHASING LIMITED(buyer)

Published
Published 13 April 2026
Deadline
Closed 15 May 2026
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Overview

Crescent Purchasing Limited has awarded a framework agreement for the supply of temporary and permanent staffing services across education and the wider public sector to 23 suppliers, with a total contract value of £150 million. The framework provides participating public sector organizations with a compliant route to market, competitive capped agency rates, free temp-to-perm transitions after 12 weeks, and simplified procurement processes while addressing challenges such as staff availability, geographical limitations, and retention issues.

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Lots (6)

  • Lot 1 – Academic Roles

    £20,000,000Won by MORGAN HUNT UK LIMITEDWon by DOVETAIL AND SLATE LIMITEDWon by BALFOR GROUP LIMITEDWon by K & G RECRUITMENT CONSULTANCY LIMITEDWon by SMART EDUCATION RECRUITMENT LTDWon by KENT TEACHING SOLUTIONS LTDWon by AXIS RECRUITMENT LIMITEDWon by RIBBLE RECRUITMENT LTDWon by REED SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT LIMITEDWon by US Tech Solutions Limited

  • Lot 2 – Non-Academic Roles

    £20,000,000Won by MORGAN HUNT UK LIMITEDWon by DOVETAIL AND SLATE LIMITEDWon by K & G RECRUITMENT CONSULTANCY LIMITEDWon by CASTLEFIELD RECRUITMENT LIMITEDWon by AXIS RECRUITMENT LIMITEDWon by TASKMASTER RESOURCES LIMITEDWon by VENESKY-BROWN RECRUITMENT LTD.Won by REED SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT LIMITEDWon by BLUE ARROW LTD.Won by US Tech Solutions Limited

  • Lot 3 – Executive & Leadership Roles

    £10,000,000Won by MORGAN HUNT UK LIMITEDWon by YOLK RECRUITMENT LIMITEDWon by DOVETAIL AND SLATE LIMITEDWon by K & G RECRUITMENT CONSULTANCY LIMITEDWon by SMART EDUCATION RECRUITMENT LTDWon by ABACO RECRUITMENT LIMITEDWon by AFFINITY WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS LIMITEDWon by MASTER CLASS EDUCATION LTDWon by RANDSTAD SOLUTIONS LIMITEDWon by REED SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT LIMITED

  • Lot 4 – Master Vendor

    £70,000,000Won by MORGAN HUNT UK LIMITEDWon by THE SUPPLY REGISTER LIMITEDWon by VISION FOR EDUCATIONWon by RANDSTAD SOLUTIONS LIMITEDWon by REED SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT LIMITED

  • Lot 5 – Neutral Vendor

    £20,000,000Won by THE SUPPLY REGISTER LIMITEDWon by CLARITY OUTSOURCING GROUP LIMITEDWon by GENESIS TECHNOLOGY SERVICES LIMITEDWon by BALFOR GROUP LIMITEDWon by REED SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT LIMITED

  • Lot 6 – Vendor Management System (VMS)

    £10,000,000Won by THE SUPPLY REGISTER LIMITEDWon by GENESIS TECHNOLOGY SERVICES LIMITEDWon by BALFOR GROUP LIMITED

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Services
Estimated value
£150,000,000
Procedure
Open
Contract type
Framework agreement
SME suitable
Yes
Published
13 April 2026
Questions by
1 May 2026
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Recruitment servicesSupply services of personnel including temporary staff

Award outcome

Awarded value
£150,000,000
Award date
18 August 2026
Contract period
19 July 2026 → 16 July 2029
Winners
  • ABACO RECRUITMENT LIMITED
  • AFFINITY WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS LIMITED
  • AXIS RECRUITMENT LIMITED
  • BALFOR GROUP LIMITED
  • BLUE ARROW LTD.
  • CASTLEFIELD RECRUITMENT LIMITED
  • CLARITY OUTSOURCING GROUP LIMITED
  • DOVETAIL AND SLATE LIMITED
  • GENESIS TECHNOLOGY SERVICES LIMITED
  • K & G RECRUITMENT CONSULTANCY LIMITED
  • KENT TEACHING SOLUTIONS LTD
  • MASTER CLASS EDUCATION LTD
  • MORGAN HUNT UK LIMITED
  • RANDSTAD SOLUTIONS LIMITED
  • REED SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT LIMITED
  • RIBBLE RECRUITMENT LTD
  • SMART EDUCATION RECRUITMENT LTD
  • TASKMASTER RESOURCES LIMITED
  • THE SUPPLY REGISTER LIMITED
  • US Tech Solutions Limited
  • VENESKY-BROWN RECRUITMENT LTD.
  • VISION FOR EDUCATION
  • YOLK RECRUITMENT LIMITED

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Notice history

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  1. Contract

    19 August 2026

  2. Contract Notice

    13 April 2026

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