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# Framework for the Provision of Agency Workers to the Northern Ireland Housing Executive

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/framework-for-the-provision-of-agency-workers-to-the-northern-ireland-housing-executive-ocds-h6vhtk-06dcae). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** Northern Ireland Housing Executive: "Framework for the Provision of Agency Workers to the Northern Ireland Housing Executive". Published status: active. Framework Ceiling: £80,900,000. 3 published lots. Recorded submission deadline: 1 Sept 2026, 15:00 BST. Published submission portal: etendersni.gov.uk.

## Key Information
- **Status:** ACTIVE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [Northern Ireland Housing Executive](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/northern-ireland-housing-executive-gov-pb1212)
- **Framework Ceiling (notional):** £80,900,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 1 September 2026 at 15:00 BST
- **Lots:** 3
- **Procurement Method:** Open procedure
- **Main Category:** services
- **Classifications (CPV):** Recruitment services, Supply services of commercial or industrial workers, Supply services of office personnel, Supply services of personnel including temporary staff
- **Delivery Location:** UKN0
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Official Documents:** 2 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/framework-for-the-provision-of-agency-workers-to-the-northern-ireland-housing-executive-ocds-h6vhtk-06dcae#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-06dcae`

## Before you bid
Deciding whether to bid? The Tenderline page for this tender carries the competition and buyer analysis this notice does not:

- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/framework-for-the-provision-of-agency-workers-to-the-northern-ireland-housing-executive-ocds-h6vhtk-06dcae#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [etendersni.gov.uk](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fetendersni.gov.uk%2Fepps%2Fhome.do)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/framework-for-the-provision-of-agency-workers-to-the-northern-ireland-housing-executive-ocds-h6vhtk-06dcae#participate

## Description
The Housing Executive requires Contractor(s) for the provision of Agency Workers as defined by Regulation 3 of the Agency Workers Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2011 (AWRs) to provide cover both for ongoing structural change projects as well as business as usual requirements such as cover for internal secondments, sickness absence, maternity leave or additional workload. 
The Housing Executive intends to establish a Framework to meet this requirement. The Framework will be divided into three (3) Lots:
•	Lot One – Admin & Customer Contact Roles;
•	Lot Two – Building Trade & Manual Roles;
•	Lot Three – Technical & Professional Specialist Roles
Tenderers may bid for one, two or all Lots.
The Framework will be for a two-year period with the option to extend for any period(s) up to a maximum 24 months (potential 4 year Framework Term).
Full details can be found in the Tender Documentation advertised.

## Lots (3)
### Lot One: Admin & Customer Contact Roles.
- **Lot id:** `One`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 79600000, 79620000, 79621000, 79623000
- **Delivery regions:** UKN
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £51,100,000
- **Description:** For Lot One the Housing Executive will award places to a maximum of five (5) Contractors for the provision of Agency Workers – Admin & Customer Contact Roles.
The above figure is subject to amendment as per sections 6.5 and 6.6 of the document entitl...
- **Contract Period:** 31/03/2027 to 31/03/2029
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot Three: Technical & Professional Specialist Roles.
- **Lot id:** `Three`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 79600000, 79620000, 79621000, 79623000
- **Delivery regions:** UKN
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £18,700,000
- **Description:** For Lot Three the Housing Executive will award places to a maximum of ten (10) Contractors for the provision of Agency Workers – Technical & Professional Specialist Roles.
The above figure is subject to amendment as per sections 6.5 and 6.6 of the do...
- **Contract Period:** 31/03/2027 to 31/03/2029
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot Two: Building Trade & Manual Roles.
- **Lot id:** `Two`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 79600000, 79620000, 79621000, 79623000
- **Delivery regions:** UKN
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £11,100,000
- **Description:** For Lot Two the Housing Executive will award places to a maximum of ten (10) Contractors for the provision of Agency Workers – Building Trade & Manual Roles.
The above figure is subject to amendment as per sections 6.5 and 6.6 of the document entitle...
- **Contract Period:** 31/03/2027 to 31/03/2029
- **Renewal published:** yes

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F074302-2026)
- **Last Source Update:** 2026-08-05T14:23:37.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-26T07:34:03.420Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-06dcae