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title: "Framework for the Provision of Temporary Workers"
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# Framework for the Provision of Temporary Workers

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/framework-for-the-provision-of-temporary-workers-ocds-h6vhtk-0558ad). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** Northern Ireland Assembly Commission: "Framework for the Provision of Temporary Workers". Published status: complete. Framework Ceiling: £9,600,000. 1 published lot. Recorded submission deadline: 31 Mar 2026, 15:00 BST. Published submission portal: niassembly.delta-esourcing.com.

## Key Information
- **Status:** COMPLETE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [Northern Ireland Assembly Commission](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/northern-ireland-assembly-commission-GB-PPON-PYCW-9139-GQXZ)
- **Framework Ceiling (notional):** £9,600,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 31 March 2026 at 15:00 BST
- **Lots:** 1
- **Procurement Method:** Open procedure
- **Main Category:** services
- **Classifications (CPV):** Recruitment services, Supply services of office personnel, Supply services of personnel including temporary staff
- **Delivery Location:** UKN06
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Official Documents:** 6 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/framework-for-the-provision-of-temporary-workers-ocds-h6vhtk-0558ad#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-0558ad`

## Before you bid
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- **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-temporary-workers-ocds-h6vhtk-0558ad#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [niassembly.delta-esourcing.com](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fniassembly.delta-esourcing.com%2Frespond%2F383K76FE4F)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/framework-for-the-provision-of-temporary-workers-ocds-h6vhtk-0558ad#participate

## Description
The Assembly Commission intends to establish a multi-supplier framework contract for the provision of temporary workers to fill short-term vacancies.
The appointed suppliers will be required to:
•Act as the employer of all agency workers supplied to the Assembly Commission;
•Source and supply suitable temporary workers who will work under the supervision and direction of the Assembly Commission;
•Undertake comprehensive searches and pre-placement checks for appropriately qualified staff;
•Administer payroll, tax, National Insurance, and pension contributions in accordance with applicable legislation;
•Manage any issues relating to performance, attendance, conduct, or grievances during assignments;
•Provide all general administrative services related to the supply and placement of agency workers.
Further information on the structure and grading system used within the Assembly Commission is available on the Assembly website. 
The contract will be established for a period of 48 months.

## Lots (1)
### Lot 1: Untitled lot
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 79600000, 79620000, 79621000
- **Delivery regions:** UKN
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £9,600,000

- **Contract Period:** 27/06/2026 to 27/06/2030

## Awards & Winning Suppliers (1)
- **Award:** Framework for the Provision of Temporary Workers (active)
  - Award id: `1`
  - Supplier(s): **APPLE RECRUITMENT BELFAST LTD, Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited, KENNEDY BUSINESS SERVICES LTD (+3 more suppliers)**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-150757`, `GB-COH-00975677`, `GB-FTS-150734`, `GB-FTS-59855`, `GB-FTS-59805`, `GB-COH:NI041548`
  - Value: £8,000,000 (exc. VAT)
  - Date: 10/06/2026

## Contracts (1)
- **Contract:** 1 (active)
  - Signed Value: £8,000,000
  - Signed Date: 22/06/2026

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F018054-2026)
- **Last Source Update:** 2026-06-23T13:42:41.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-20T07:23:12.414Z
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