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AwardedIRLServicesFramework agreement€3,200,000

Invitation to tender for participation in a Framework for the provision of Temporary Staff Recruitment Services to the Higher Education Authority

Published
Published 24 November 2025
Deadline
Closed 23 January 2026

Overview

The Higher Education Authority established a Framework Agreement for temporary staff recruitment services, which was awarded on 1 May 2026 to three suppliers: Hartley People Ltd., Noel Recruitment Ireland Limited, and Osborne Recruitment. The framework, with an estimated value of €3.2 million, replaces the previous agreement that expired in April 2026 and will provide temporary staffing to the HEA as required.

Key details

Country
IRL
Status
Awarded
Category
Services
Estimated value
€3,200,000
Procedure
Open
Contract type
Framework agreement
Published
24 November 2025
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Recruitment servicesPlacement services of personnelSupply services of personnel including temporary staff

Award outcome

Award date
1 May 2026
Contract period
— → 10 April 2030
Winners
  • Hartley People Ltd.
  • Noel Recruitment Ireland Limited
  • Osborne Recruitment

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Notice history

Every published notice in this contracting process, newest first.

  1. Contract Award Notice

    26 June 2026

  2. Contract Notice

    24 November 2025

Contracting authority

  • The Higher Education Authority

    Procuring entity

    Dublin, IRL

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Awarded: Invitation to tender for participation in a Framework for the provision of Temporary Staff Recruitment Services to the Higher Education Authority — won by Hartley People Ltd. +2 — Skim