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

Awarded to Hartley People Ltd., Noel Recruitment Ireland Limited, Osborne Recruitment

The Higher Education Authority(buyer)

Published
Published 24 November 2025
Deadline
Closed 23 January 2026
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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.

Contracting authority

  • The Higher Education Authority

    Procuring entity

    Dublin, Ireland

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

    The notice involves the establishment of a multi-party Framework Agreement with a maximum of three successful tenderers, subject to that number meeting the minimum criteria and rules. While the number of Framework Members is anticipated to be three, the Contracting Authority reserves the right to admit more than that number in the case of a tie in scores or The Higher Education Authority (HEA) currently has a Framework Agreement in place for the provision of temporary staff recruitment services to the HEA when required. The current Framework is due to expire in April 2026. As a result, the HEA is tendering for temporary staff requirements arising after the expiration of the current framework agreement. Therefore, the HEA (

    €3,200,000Won by Noel Recruitment Ireland LimitedWon by Osborne RecruitmentWon by Hartley People Ltd.

Key details

Country
Ireland
Status
In delivery
Category
Services
Estimated value
€3,200,000
Procedure
Open
Contract type
Framework agreement
Published
24 November 2025
Questions by
16 January 2026
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

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  1. Contract Award Notice

    26 June 2026

  2. Contract Notice

    24 November 2025

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