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Published 14 Apr 2025, 16:36 BST

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Supply of Care and Support Agency Workers Call-off Contract (Staff Nursing)

Official notice

Authority: Triangle Housing Association (Housing)·Consortium: 2 public authorities

Framework agreement3 lotsServicesOpen procedureAbove thresholdSME suitable
Sectors: Business Services & Consultancy (79) Delivery: Northern Ireland (UKN)
Framework ceiling (notional)£4,000,000envelope for 3 lots · framework ceiling, not attributable revenue
Submissions closed 15 May 2025awarded 19 Feb 2026
Awarded to AMETRINE CARE SERVICES LTD +8 more3 awards
Framework period 2 yrsends 31 Jul 2027 · up to 31 Jul 2029 with extensions · starts 1 Aug 2025

What is being bought3 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

Triangle Housing have appointed Staff Nursing Limited to provide care and support agency workers as required.

The value included is the overall / maximum framework spend over a three period.

Call-off contracts will be issued to all successful suppliers and individual orders issued in line with the process set out in the call-off contract - Ordering of Services.

  • The authority expects to re-tender this requirement around 1 Apr 2029, 23:59 BST.

CPV: Recruitment services · Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

How this framework works

From the published notice
Type
Closed framework
Call-offs
call-offs are awarded directly to appointed suppliers, without further competition
Bids received
31 bids on the busiest of 3 lots · 16 suppliers appointed
Framework period
2 yrs · up to 4 yrs from 1 Aug 2025
Published description of the framework

Call-off contracts will be issued to all successful suppliers and individual orders issued in line with the process set out in the call-off contract - Ordering of Services.

Lots and requirements (3)Procurement structure

3 lots · all with a published value · same conditions of participation on every lot · same evaluation weights on every lot

Every one of these 2 lots carries the same published figure, £1,200,000: it is the framework's maximum for the whole notice, not each lot's own budget, and no share per lot is published. The cards below say ceiling above rather than repeat it.

Lot #1Belfast, Crumlin and Greenisland RegionAwardedRenewal 2 yrsSMEPublished value£1,600,000

The source published no individual description for this lot.

Contract period: 1 Aug 2025 – 31 Jul 2027 (2 yrs) · up to 31 Jul 2029 with extensionsValue: £1,600,000 exc. VAT · £1,920,000 inc. VAT
Delivery: Northern IrelandEligibility: SME eligible
Extensions: The proposed framework agreement will be established for an initial term of two years with an option to extend for a further period of two years via annual extensions.
79600000 Recruitment services79620000 Supply services of personnel including temporary staff
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)2
  • Economic & financial standing

    As detailed in the tender documentation.

  • Technical & professional ability

    As detailed in the tender documentation.

Lot #2Ballymena RegionAwardedRenewal 2 yrsSMEceiling above

The source published no individual description for this lot.

Contract period: 1 Aug 2025 – 31 Jul 2027 (2 yrs) · up to 31 Jul 2029 with extensions
Delivery: Northern IrelandEligibility: SME eligible
Extensions: The proposed framework agreement will be established for an initial term of two years with an option to extend for a further period of two years via annual extensions.
79600000 Recruitment services79620000 Supply services of personnel including temporary staff
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)2
  • Economic & financial standing

    As detailed in the tender documentation.

  • Technical & professional ability

    As detailed in the tender documentation.

Lot #3Ballymoney and Causeway RegionAwardedRenewal 2 yrsSMEceiling above

The source published no individual description for this lot.

Contract period: 1 Aug 2025 – 31 Jul 2027 (2 yrs) · up to 31 Jul 2029 with extensions
Delivery: Northern IrelandEligibility: SME eligible
Extensions: The proposed framework agreement will be established for an initial term of two years with an option to extend for a further period of two years via annual extensions.
79600000 Recruitment services79620000 Supply services of personnel including temporary staff
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)2
  • Economic & financial standing

    As detailed in the tender documentation.

  • Technical & professional ability

    As detailed in the tender documentation.

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
How bids were scored · same split on all 3 lots
Quality: 30%Price: 70%
Published award criteria (2)
  • Quality
  • Price
Conditions of participation · identical on every lot2
  • Economic & financial standing

    As detailed in the tender documentation.

  • Technical & professional ability

    As detailed in the tender documentation.

What this means for your bid
  • Price carries 70 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 7 points. This one is won on the number: sharpen the price before polishing the prose.
  • “Supply of Care and Support Agency Workers Call-off Contract (Staff…” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, not a single contract, and call-offs are awarded directly: getting appointed is the whole game.

Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
Procedure method
Open procedure
Legal basis
UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
Procurement category
Services
Notice status
Awarded
Procurement threshold
Above threshold (FTS publication)
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Framework agreement
Who may use the vehicle
Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Yes (GPA)
Recurring procurement
Yes · next expected 1 Apr 2029
First published
14 Apr 2025, 16:36 BST
Last source update
8 Jun 2026, 21:25 BST
Award evaluation window
Submission end – 1 Aug 2025
FTS notice number
2025/S 000-015081
Latest notice
Contract details notice (UK7)
Classification (CPV)
Recruitment servicesSupply services of personnel including temporary staff
Delivery area
Northern Ireland (UKN)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-0502d3 Find a Tender
Contract terms summary

Payment details are as set out in the tender documentation.

Review and risk notes
Risks

Availability / capacity of providers to provide services.

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: eTendersNI · Who buys & how to bid on eTendersNI
Supplier login requiredElectronic submission allowedLanguage: EN
Access & registration note: Free Northern Ireland registration
Appointment period ends
15 May 2025, 12:00 BST
Clarification deadline
7 May 2025, 17:00 BST
Submission channel
Official e-sourcing portal
Electronic submission
Allowed
Accepted languages
en
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

etendersni.gov.uk ↗

Timeline

14 Apr 2025 → 8 Jun 2026 · 8 dates
  1. Tender notice published
    14 Apr 2025, 16:36 BST
  2. Clarification questions by
    7 May 2025, 17:00 BST
  3. Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown
    15 May 2025, 12:00 BST
  4. Contract starts
    1 Aug 2025, 00:00 BST
  5. Award decision expected by
    1 Aug 2025, 23:59 BST
  6. Assessment summaries sent239 days ago
    19 Feb 2026
  7. Standstill ends227 days ago
    2 Mar 2026, 23:59 GMT
  8. Latest notice published129 days ago
    8 Jun 2026, 21:25 BST

Notice history

21 events · 18 releases on Find a Tender · since 14 Apr 2025
  1. Tender notice published
    14 Apr 2025, 16:36 BST
    UK4
  2. Contract award notice published
    19 Feb 2026, 20:03 GMT
    UK6
  3. Status changed to complete
    19 Feb 2026, 20:03 GMT
  4. Buyer details updated
    19 Feb 2026, 20:03 GMT
  5. Contract signature expected
    20 Mar 2026, 23:59 GMT
    scheduled
  6. Contract details notice published
    8 Jun 2026, 18:15 BST
    UK7
  7. Contract details notice published
    8 Jun 2026, 18:50 BST
    UK7
  8. Contract details notice published
    8 Jun 2026, 19:09 BST
    UK7
  9. Contract details notice published
    8 Jun 2026, 19:23 BST
    UK7
  10. Contract details notice published
    8 Jun 2026, 19:42 BST
    UK7
  11. Contract details notice published
    8 Jun 2026, 19:52 BST
    UK7
  12. Contract details notice published
    8 Jun 2026, 20:03 BST
    UK7
  13. Contract details notice published
    8 Jun 2026, 20:16 BST
    UK7
  14. Contract details notice published
    8 Jun 2026, 20:25 BST
    UK7
  15. Contract details notice published
    8 Jun 2026, 20:34 BST
    UK7
  16. Contract details notice published
    8 Jun 2026, 20:43 BST
    UK7
  17. Contract details notice published
    8 Jun 2026, 20:50 BST
    UK7
  18. Contract details notice published
    8 Jun 2026, 20:59 BST
    UK7
  19. Contract details notice published
    8 Jun 2026, 21:09 BST
    UK7
  20. Contract details notice published
    8 Jun 2026, 21:16 BST
    UK7
  21. Contract details notice published
    8 Jun 2026, 21:25 BST
    UK7
Routine re-releases (18)
  • 2026-06: 13 releases · 8 Jun 2026, 8 Jun 2026
  • 2026-02: 1 release · 19 Feb 2026
  • 2025-04: 1 release · 14 Apr 2025

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Suppliers appointed 16admitted to the panel · see the list ↓
Bids received 3128 from SMEs · busiest of 3 lots
Contracts signed 18latest 8 May 2026

£1,200,000 is the framework's published maximum, restated by the publisher on 2 award rows. It is one ceiling, not 2 separate sums, and no share per lot is published; those rows read “ceiling above”.

Awarded toValueDateStatus
Lot 1 · Belfast, Crumlin and Greenisland Region1 award
AMETRINE CARE SERVICES LTDSME, Axis Recruitment LimitedSME, Bond Search and Selection LtdSME, Everest Recruitment and Services LtdSME, JARK (BELFAST) LIMITEDSME, MPA RECRUITMENT LTDSME +10 more1 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2028 · up to 31 Mar 2030Extensions: The proposed framework agreement will be established for an initial term of two years with an option to extend for a further period of two years via annual extensions.£1,600,00019 Feb 2026Awarded
Lot 2 · Ballymena Region1 award
AMETRINE CARE SERVICES LTDSME, Axis Recruitment LimitedSME, Bond Search and Selection LtdSME, Everest Recruitment and Services LtdSME, JARK (BELFAST) LIMITEDSME, MPA RECRUITMENT LTDSME +10 more1 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2028 · up to 31 Mar 2030Extensions: The proposed framework agreement will be established for an initial term of two years with an option to extend for a further period of two years via annual extensions.ceiling above19 Feb 2026Awarded
Lot 3 · Ballymoney and Causeway Region1 award
AMETRINE CARE SERVICES LTDSME, Axis Recruitment LimitedSME, Bond Search and Selection LtdSME, Everest Recruitment and Services LtdSME, JARK (BELFAST) LIMITEDSME, MPA RECRUITMENT LTDSME +9 more1 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2028 · up to 31 Mar 2030Extensions: The proposed framework agreement will be established for an initial term of two years with an option to extend for a further period of two years via annual extensions.ceiling above19 Feb 2026Awarded

15 suppliers are admitted to this framework without individual award values or dates, see the supplier list below.

Contracts

All 14 of these contracts carry the same published figure, £3,000,000, the framework's maximum for the whole notice, not each contract's own value. They are not eleven separate sums.

  • Lot 1 - Belfast, Crumlin and Greenisland Region · AMETRINE CARE SERVICES LTDSME, Axis Recruitment LimitedSME, Bond Search and Selection LtdSME, Everest Recruitment and Services LtdSME, JARK (BELFAST) LIMITEDSME, MPA RECRUITMENT LTDSME +10 more

    Signed
    8 May 2026
    Value
    £1,600,000
    Period
    11 May 2026 – 30 Apr 2028 · up to 30 Apr 2030 with extensions
    Status
    active
    Extensions
    The framework agreement will be established for an initial term of two years with an option to extend for a further period of two years via annual extensions.

  • First Choice Selection Services Ltd

    Signed
    8 May 2026
    Value
    ceiling above
    Period
    11 May 2026 – 30 Apr 2027 · up to 30 Apr 2029 with extensions
    Status
    active
    Extensions
    The contract will be established for an initial term of one years with an option to extend for a further period of two years via annual extensions.

    No agreed KPIs: Below £5 million threshold

  • Lucas Love Healthcare Ltd

    Signed
    8 May 2026
    Value
    ceiling above
    Period
    11 May 2026 – 30 Apr 2027 · up to 30 Apr 2029 with extensions
    Status
    active
    Extensions
    The contract will be established for an initial term of one year with an option to extend for a further period of two years via annual extensions.

    No agreed KPIs: Below £5 million threshold

  • MPA Recruitment Ltd

    Signed
    8 May 2026
    Value
    ceiling above
    Period
    11 May 2026 – 30 Apr 2027 · up to 30 Apr 2029 with extensions
    Status
    active
    Extensions
    The contract will be established for an initial term of one year with an option to extend for a further period of two years via annual extensions.

    No agreed KPIs: Below £5 million threshold

  • New Age Recruiters Limited

    Signed
    8 May 2026
    Value
    ceiling above
    Period
    11 May 2026 – 30 Apr 2027 · up to 30 Apr 2029 with extensions
    Status
    active
    Extensions
    The contract will be established for an initial term of one years with an option to extend for a further period of two years via annual extensions.

    No agreed KPIs: Below £5 million threshold

  • NISI Enterprises Limited T/A NISI Staffing

    Signed
    8 May 2026
    Value
    ceiling above
    Period
    11 May 2026 – 30 Apr 2027 · up to 30 Apr 2029 with extensions
    Status
    active
    Extensions
    The contract will be established for an initial term of one year with an option to extend for a further period of two years via annual extensions.

    No agreed KPIs: Below £5 million threshold

  • Peninsula Care Services (NI) Ltd

    Signed
    8 May 2026
    Value
    ceiling above
    Period
    11 May 2026 – 30 Apr 2027 · up to 30 Apr 2029 with extensions
    Status
    active
    Extensions
    The contract will be established for an initial term of one years with an option to extend for a further period of two years via annual extensions.

    No agreed KPIs: Below £5 million threshold

  • Prime Recruitment Services Ltd

    Signed
    8 May 2026
    Value
    ceiling above
    Period
    11 May 2026 – 30 Apr 2027 · up to 30 Apr 2029 with extensions
    Status
    active
    Extensions
    The contract will be established for an initial term of one year with an option to extend for a further period of two years via annual extensions.

    No agreed KPIs: Below £5 million threshold

  • Rutledge Recruitment Ltd

    Signed
    8 May 2026
    Value
    ceiling above
    Period
    11 May 2026 – 30 Apr 2027 · up to 30 Apr 2029 with extensions
    Status
    active
    Extensions
    The contract will be established for an initial term of one years with an option to extend for a further period of two years via annual extensions.

    No agreed KPIs: Below £5 million threshold

  • Staff Nursing Limited

    Signed
    8 May 2026
    Value
    £2,100,000
    Period
    11 May 2026 – 30 Apr 2027 · up to 30 Apr 2029 with extensions
    Status
    active
    Extensions
    The contract will be established for an initial term of one year with an option to extend for a further period of two years via annual extensions.

    No agreed KPIs: Below £5 million threshold

  • Lot 2 - Ballymena Region · AMETRINE CARE SERVICES LTDSME, Axis Recruitment LimitedSME, Bond Search and Selection LtdSME, Everest Recruitment and Services LtdSME, JARK (BELFAST) LIMITEDSME, MPA RECRUITMENT LTDSME +10 more

    Signed
    8 May 2026
    Value
    £1,200,000
    Period
    11 May 2026 – 30 Apr 2028 · up to 30 Apr 2030 with extensions
    Status
    active
    Extensions
    The proposed framework agreement will be established for an initial term of two years with an option to extend for a further period of two years via annual extensions.

  • Lot 3 - Ballymoney and Causeway Region · AMETRINE CARE SERVICES LTDSME, Axis Recruitment LimitedSME, Bond Search and Selection LtdSME, Everest Recruitment and Services LtdSME, JARK (BELFAST) LIMITEDSME, MPA RECRUITMENT LTDSME +9 more

    Signed
    8 May 2026
    Value
    £1,200,000
    Period
    11 May 2026 – 30 Apr 2028 · up to 30 Apr 2030 with extensions
    Status
    active
    Extensions
    The proposed framework agreement will be established for an initial term of two years with an option to extend for a further period of two years via annual extensions.

  • Ametrine Care Services Ltd Ta Xpress Health

    Signed
    8 May 2026
    Value
    ceiling above
    Period
    11 May 2026 – 30 Apr 2027 · up to 31 May 2029 with extensions
    Status
    active
    Extensions
    The contract will be established for an initial term of one years with an option to extend for a further period of two years via annual extensions.

    No agreed KPIs: Below £5 million threshold

  • Axis Recruitment Limited

    Signed
    8 May 2026
    Value
    ceiling above
    Period
    11 May 2026 – 30 Apr 2027 · up to 30 Apr 2029 with extensions
    Status
    active
    Extensions
    The contract will be established for an initial term of one years with an option to extend for a further period of two years via annual extensions.

    No agreed KPIs: Below £5 million threshold

  • Balmoral Healthcare Agency Ltd

    Signed
    8 May 2026
    Value
    ceiling above
    Period
    11 May 2026 – 30 Apr 2027 · up to 30 Apr 2029 with extensions
    Status
    active
    Extensions
    The contract will be established for an initial term of one year with an option to extend for a further period of two years via annual extensions.

    No agreed KPIs: Below £5 million threshold

  • Bond Search and Selection Ltd

    Signed
    8 May 2026
    Value
    ceiling above
    Period
    11 May 2026 – 30 Apr 2027 · up to 30 Apr 2029 with extensions
    Status
    active
    Extensions
    The contract will be established for an initial term of one years with an option to extend for a further period of two years via annual extensions.

    No agreed KPIs: Below £5 million threshold

  • Diamond Medical Limited

    Signed
    8 May 2026
    Value
    ceiling above
    Period
    11 May 2026 – 30 Apr 2027 · up to 30 Apr 2029 with extensions
    Status
    active
    Extensions
    The contract will be established for an initial term of one years with an option to extend for a further period of two years via annual extensions.

    No agreed KPIs: Below £5 million threshold

  • Everest Recruitment and Services Ltd

    Signed
    8 May 2026
    Value
    ceiling above
    Period
    11 May 2026 – 30 Apr 2027 · up to 30 Apr 2029 with extensions
    Status
    active
    Extensions
    The contract will be established for an initial term of one years with an option to extend for a further period of two years via annual extensions.

    No agreed KPIs: Below £5 million threshold

Bid statistics published by the authority

LotBidsSMEVCSEValid bid range
1 · Belfast, Crumlin and Greenisland Region31final-stage tenders280—
2 · Ballymena Region31final-stage tenders280—
3 · Ballymoney and Causeway Region30final-stage tenders270—

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

2 public bodies on the notice

TRIANGLE HOUSING ASSOCIATION LIMITED

Contracting authorityPublic authority - sub-central governmentNorthern Irish devolved regulations apply GB-COH: NP000193 · GB-PPON: PDLJ-7526-BYDM 60 Eastermeade Gardens, Ballymoney, Northern Ireland, BT53 6BDContact name, email

Consortium members and other public bodies

  • Triangle HousingContracting authorityPublic authority - sub-central governmentNorthern Irish devolved regulations applyGB-PPON: PDLJ-7526-BYDM Ballymoney, Northern IrelandContact name, email, phone

Framework contractors & participating bidders

16 commercial parties on the notice
  • AMETRINE CARE SERVICES LTDFramework contractorGB-COH: NI689521GB-PPON: PDYD-4845-MGRM Building 3-Suite 8 The Sidings Complex, Lisburn, Northern Ireland, BT28 3AJContact email
  • AXIS RECRUITMENT LIMITEDFramework contractorGB-COH: 04827750GB-PPON: PVQC-1277-WNZY 331 Haydn Road, Nottingham, East Midlands, NG5 1DGContact email
  • BALMORAL HEALTH CARE AGENCY LTDFramework contractorGB-COH: NI037901GB-PPON: PDLQ-5396-MYJP 146 Malone Road, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT9 5LHContact email
  • BOND SEARCH AND SELECTION LTDFramework contractorGB-COH: NI047768GB-PPON: PVDT-1495-JYQZ 21 James Street South, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT2 7GAContact email
  • DIAMOND MEDICAL LIMITEDFramework contractorGB-COH: 12794762GB-PPON: PVXJ-8462-NCNR 19 Green Pond Close, London, London, E17 6EEContact email
  • EVEREST RECRUITMENT AND SERVICES LTDFramework contractorGB-COH: 12983360GB-PPON: PDPT-9425-PJWT Ribble Saw Mill, Paley Road, Preston, North West, PR1 8LTContact email
  • FIRST CHOICE SELECTION SERVICES LTDFramework contractorGB-COH: NI026337GB-PPON: PBYQ-1136-WPXM Unit 1, 19-27 Church Street, Northern Ireland, BT1 1PGContact email
  • JARK (BELFAST) LIMITEDFramework contractorGB-COH: 10095408GB-PPON: PBMP-1193-YMCX 239 Lisburn Road, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT9 7ENContact email
  • LUCAS LOVE HEALTHCARE LTDFramework contractorGB-COH: NI071540GB-PPON: PHYQ-5879-LRZJ 4 Heron Road, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT3 9LEContact email
  • MPA RECRUITMENT LTDFramework contractorGB-COH: NI040246GB-PPON: PMHQ-5148-MVNH 18 Great James Street, Derry, Northern Ireland, BT48 7DAContact email
Show 6 more suppliers
  • NEW AGE RECRUITERS LIMITEDFramework contractorGB-COH: 09671228GB-PPON: PBRR-2953-VVZG 131 Upper Richmond Road, London, London, SW15 2TLContact email
  • NISI Enterprises LimitedFramework contractorGB-COH: 6041259GB-PPON: PQGX-8363-HTJM 3 Oswin Road , business Box, Leicester, East Midlands, LE3 1HRContact email
  • PENINSULA CARE SERVICES (NI) LTDFramework contractorGB-COH: NI605000GB-PPON: PQBL-4445-NVYH 6-8 Georges Street, Newtownards, Northern Ireland, BT23 7LSContact email
  • PRIME RECRUITMENT SERVICES LIMITEDFramework contractorGB-COH: NI697846GB-PPON: PCMZ-6262-QMXD 55-59 Adelaide St, Belfast, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT28FEContact email
  • RUTLEDGE RECRUITMENT LIMITEDFramework contractorGB-COH: NI639684GB-PPON: PGLV-6547-PNHR Rutledge House, 25-27 New Row, Coleraine, Northern Ireland, BT52 1ADContact email
  • STAFF NURSING LIMITEDFramework contractorGB-COH: NI051065GB-PPON: PJXP-5619-MDNT 3rd & 4th Floor Jennymount Business Park, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT15 3HNContact email

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