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Multi-Supplier Framework Agreement for the Provision of Agency Staff and Recruitment Services

The Sheffield College(buyer)

Published
Published 6 November 2026
Deadline
Deadline: 15 January 2027 (63 days left)
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Overview

The Sheffield College is establishing a multi-supplier framework agreement for the provision of temporary agency workers and recruitment services across academic, curriculum support, business support, technical, professional, and specialist roles. The scope encompasses temporary staffing, permanent recruitment, executive search, candidate sourcing, screening, safeguarding checks, and associated recruitment support services. The framework is open for submissions until 15 January 2027 and is planned for an initial two-year period starting in April 2027, with extension options up to an estimated total value of £3,800,000.

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Lots (4)

  • Teaching

    Provision of temporary agency workers, permanent recruitment services and temporary-to-permanent recruitment solutions for teaching, training, assessment and curriculum delivery roles, including lecturers, tutors, assessors, IQAs, programme leaders and associated academic positions.

    £0

  • Business Support

    Provision of temporary agency workers, permanent recruitment services and temporary-to-permanent recruitment solutions for business support and professional services roles, including administration, finance, HR, procurement, marketing, MIS, customer service and student services positions.

    £0

  • Estates, Facilities & Technical Staff

    Provision of temporary agency workers, permanent recruitment services and temporary-to-permanent recruitment solutions for estates, facilities, maintenance, engineering, technical and operational roles, including facilities management, trades, security, grounds maintenance and IT support positions

    £0

  • Senior & Interim Appointments

    Provision of permanent recruitment, interim management, executive search and specialist recruitment services for senior leadership, management, project and strategic appointments across the College.

    £0

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
Open for bids
Category
Services
Estimated value
£0
Procedure
Open procedure
Rules
Procurement Act 2023
Contract type
Framework agreement
SME suitable
Yes
Published
6 November 2026
Deadline
15 January 2027
Classification (CPV)
Recruitment servicesPlacement services of personnelSupply services of personnel including temporary staff

Competition and scoring criteria

Expected competition

4

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Price 70% · Quality 30%

  • Quality30%
  • Price70%

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Market context

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£73,982

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The Sheffield College in the last 12 months

2

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Notice history

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  1. Contract Notice

    6 November 2026 · 1 document

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