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# Multi-Supplier Framework Agreement for the Provision of Agency Staff and Recruitment Services

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/multi-supplier-framework-agreement-for-the-provision-of-agency-staff-and-recruitment-servi-ocds-h6vhtk-07b65a). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Notice summary:** The Sheffield College is seeking to establish a multi-supplier framework agreement for the provision of temporary agency workers and recruitment services across a range of academic, curriculum support, business support, technical, professional and specialist roles. The framework will provide a compliant route for the engagement of temporary agency workers and the recruitment of permanent and fixed-term employees where required. The framework is anticipated to commence on 1st April 2027 for an initial period of two (2) years, with the option to extend for up to a further twenty-four (24) months at the College's discretion. The maximum framework term shall not exceed four (4) years. The College does not guarantee any minimum level of spend under the framework. Published lot titles: Teaching; Business Support; Estates, Facilities & Technical Staff; Senior & Interim Appointments.

## Key Information
- **Status:** ACTIVE (open for submissions, 65 days left when this document was generated)
- **Buyer:** [The Sheffield College](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/the-sheffield-college-urn-130531)
- **Framework Ceiling (notional):** £3,800,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 15 January 2027 at 12:00 GMT
- **Lots:** 4
- **Procurement Method:** Open procedure
- **Main Category:** services
- **Classifications (CPV):** Placement services of personnel, Recruitment services, Supply services of personnel including temporary staff
- **Delivery Location:** Not published
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Official Documents:** 3 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/multi-supplier-framework-agreement-for-the-provision-of-agency-staff-and-recruitment-servi-ocds-h6vhtk-07b65a#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-07b65a`

## 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:** not shown for these lots; the published data do not support one.

- **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/multi-supplier-framework-agreement-for-the-provision-of-agency-staff-and-recruitment-servi-ocds-h6vhtk-07b65a#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [supplier.in-tend.co.uk](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsupplier.in-tend.co.uk%2Fsheffieldcollege%2Fhome)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/multi-supplier-framework-agreement-for-the-provision-of-agency-staff-and-recruitment-servi-ocds-h6vhtk-07b65a#participate

## Description
The Sheffield College is seeking to establish a multi-supplier framework agreement for the provision of temporary agency workers and recruitment services across a range of academic, curriculum support, business support, technical, professional and specialist roles.
The framework will provide a compliant route for the engagement of temporary agency workers and the recruitment of permanent and fixed-term employees where required. Services may include temporary staffing, permanent recruitment, executive search, candidate sourcing, advertising, screening, safeguarding checks and associated recruitment support services.
The framework is anticipated to commence on 1st April 2027 for an initial period of two (2) years, with the option to extend for up to a further twenty-four (24) months at the College's discretion. The maximum framework term shall not exceed four (4) years.
The estimated annual value of the framework is approximately £950,000, with an estimated total value of £3,800,000 inclusive of all extension options. The College does not guarantee any minimum level of spend under the framework.

## Lots (4)
### Lot 1: Teaching
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 79600000, 79610000, 79620000

- **Estimated Value:** £0
- **Description:** Provision of temporary agency workers, permanent recruitment services and temporary-to-permanent recruitment solutions for teaching, training, assessment and curriculum delivery roles, including lecturers, tutors, assessors, IQAs, programme leaders a...
- **Contract Period:** 01/04/2027 to 31/03/2029
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 2: Business Support
- **Lot id:** `2`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 79600000, 79610000, 79620000

- **Estimated Value:** £0
- **Description:** Provision of temporary agency workers, permanent recruitment services and temporary-to-permanent recruitment solutions for business support and professional services roles, including administration, finance, HR, procurement, marketing, MIS, customer ...
- **Contract Period:** 01/04/2027 to 31/03/2029
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 3: Estates, Facilities & Technical Staff
- **Lot id:** `3`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 79600000, 79610000, 79620000

- **Estimated Value:** £0
- **Description:** Provision of temporary agency workers, permanent recruitment services and temporary-to-permanent recruitment solutions for estates, facilities, maintenance, engineering, technical and operational roles, including facilities management, trades, securi...
- **Contract Period:** 01/04/2027 to 31/03/2029
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 4: Senior & Interim Appointments
- **Lot id:** `4`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 79600000, 79610000, 79620000

- **Estimated Value:** £0
- **Description:** Provision of permanent recruitment, interim management, executive search and specialist recruitment services for senior leadership, management, project and strategic appointments across the College.
- **Contract Period:** 01/04/2027 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%2F105654-2026)
- **Last Source Update:** 2026-11-06T12:07:29.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-11-10T14:56:18.203Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-07b65a