Official UK procurement notice
The Stour Academy Trust Provision of Supply Agency Services
Authority: The Stour Academy Trust (Public body)·Consortium: 3 public authorities
What is being bought
Published requirement descriptionThe proposed contracts will be for the provision of supply agency services to the Trust where cover cannot be provided in-house. The service is intended to provide access to safe, compliant and good quality agency workers when required, while supporting the Trust's objectives of continuity of provision, safeguarding compliance, operational flexibility and value for money. The Trust predominantly requires short-term supply cover where absence or operational need cannot be covered in-house. There may also be occasions where longer-term supply cover is required, including to support extended absence, vacancy cover or continuity of provision.
- No preliminary market engagement: The requirements are not complex, or niche and the Contracting Authority already has an understanding of what they want the service to deliver and the market is known.
CPV: Supply services of personnel including temporary staff
The lotProcurement structure
single lot · value publishedLot #1AwardedRenewalPublished value£1,250,000
- Economic & financial standing
a. Employer’s (Compulsory) Liability Insurance* = [£10m] b. Public Liability Insurance = [£5m] c. Professional Indemnity Insurance = [£1m] d. Product Liability Insurance = [£N/A]
- Technical & professional ability
Provide details of up to three contracts to meet conditions of participation relating to technical ability set out in the relevant notice or procurement documents, in the education sector. To constitute a pass, at least two contract example provided shall be relevant to the requirement, with a sufficient level of detail that provides confidence in the Tenderer’s established past experience in similar and relevant projects/contracts
What it takes to wini
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 morei
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).
Published sub-criteria (2)
- Quality: 50%
- Price Assessment: 50%
Published award criteria (2)
- Quality: Supply Agency Provider 16.5% Provision of Temporary Agency Workers 16.5% Vetting Processes 8.5% Contract Mobilisation & Management 8.5%
- Price Assessment: Lowest Pay Rate Charge to the Trust Per Staff Member – Casual Cover under 12 weeks 30.0% Lowest Average Pay Rate Charge to the Trust Per Staff Member – Full Responsibility under 12 weeks 10.0% Lowest Average Pay Rate Charge to the Trust Per Staff Member – Full Responsibility over 12 weeks 5.0% Temporary to Permanent Fee % 60 days or below 5.0%
- Economic & financial standing
a. Employer’s (Compulsory) Liability Insurance* = [£10m] b. Public Liability Insurance = [£5m] c. Professional Indemnity Insurance = [£1m] d. Product Liability Insurance = [£N/A]
- Technical & professional ability
Provide details of up to three contracts to meet conditions of participation relating to technical ability set out in the relevant notice or procurement documents, in the education sector. To constitute a pass, at least two contract example provided shall be relevant to the requirement, with a sufficient level of detail that provides confidence in the Tenderer’s established past experience in similar and relevant projects/contracts
- Price carries 50 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 5 points. This one is won on the number: sharpen the price before polishing the prose.
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
- Stand-alone contract (no framework)
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Yes (GPA)
- Recurring procurement
- Unspecified in notice
- First published
- 3 Jul 2026, 08:54 BST
- Last source update
- 2 Sept 2026, 08:16 BST
- Award evaluation window
- Submission end – 7 Sept 2026
- Authority reference
ST001.11- FTS notice number
2026/S 000-062567- Latest notice
- Contract award notice (UK6)
- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c2f2Find a Tender- Contract terms summary
Invoices are to be submitted in arrears in a format agreed by the Trust. The Provider must ensure that invoices are raised without delay. Payments will be made by BACS. Payment Terms of 30 days. Invoices shall be supported by detailed electronic information in a format as agreed with the Trust. The charge day rates are fixed for the 3 years and can only be varied by up to the NLW uplift for the relevant year for support staff and Government Teacher pay increase for Teachers. The contract terms and pricing will roll into the extension periods unless any amendments to clauses or pricing is requested and negotiated. The charge day rates cannot be increased at any other time during the year.
- Risks
Compliance and Regulatory Risks: Failure to comply with regulations and standards can lead to legal penalties and increased liability. Regular updates to safety regulations may require ongoing adjustments to the contract and services provided. Operational Risks: Delays in response times for the provision of workers. Not being able to fullfil the bookings Financial Risks: Inaccurate cost estimates or underfunding can lead to incomplete or substandard service delivery. Vendor Risks: A Contractor may fail to meet contractual obligations or commit a material breach. Contractor may face operational or financial difficulties. Technological Risks: Outdated or incompatible technology can hinder the effectiveness of services. Cybersecurity threats to digital security systems can compromise sensitive information and system integrity. Communication Risks: Poor communication between the Contractor and the Trust can lead to misunderstandings and unmet expectations. Lack of clear protocols for reporting and addressing issues can delay resolution and increase risks.
How it was run
Official notice- Submission deadline
- 10 Aug 2026, 12:00 BST
- Clarification deadline
- 3 Aug 2026, 12:00 BST
- Submission channel
- Official e-sourcing portal
- Electronic submission
- Allowed
- Accepted languages
- en
Timeline
3 Jul 2026 → 28 Sept 2026 · 8 dates- Tender notice published110 days ago3 Jul 2026, 08:54 BST
- Clarification questions by79 days ago3 Aug 2026, 12:00 BST
- Submission deadline72 days ago10 Aug 2026, 12:00 BST
- Assessment summaries sent50 days ago2 Sept 2026, 00:00 BST
- Latest notice published49 days ago2 Sept 2026, 08:16 BST
- Award decision expected by44 days ago7 Sept 2026, 23:59 BST
- Standstill ends40 days ago11 Sept 2026, 23:59 BST
- Contract starts24 days ago28 Sept 2026
Notice history
5 events · 2 releases on Find a Tender · since 3 Jul 2026- Tender notice published3 Jul 2026, 08:54 BSTUK4
- Contract award notice published2 Sept 2026, 08:16 BSTUK6
- Status changed to complete2 Sept 2026, 08:16 BST
- Buyer details updated2 Sept 2026, 08:16 BST
- Contract signature expected14 Sept 2026, 23:59 BSTscheduled
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast| Awarded to | Value | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| KENT TEACHING SOLUTIONS LTDSME28 Sept 2026 – 27 Sept 2029 · up to 27 Sept 2031Extensions: 3 years with the option of 2 further 1 year extensions (3 + 1 + 1) · Options: To include additional schools or worker catergories | £1,250,000 | 1 Sept 2026 | Awarded |
| HAYS SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT LIMITED28 Sept 2026 – 27 Sept 2029 · up to 27 Sept 2031Extensions: 3 years with the option of 2 further 1 year extensions (3 + 1 + 1) · Options: To include additional schools or additional worker categories | £1,250,000 | 1 Sept 2026standstill to 11 Sept 2026 | Standstill |
| NUTRIX PERSONNEL LIMITEDSME28 Sept 2026 – 27 Sept 2029 · up to 27 Sept 2031Extensions: 3 years with the option of 2 further 1 year extensions (3 + 1 + 1) · Options: To include additional schools and additional worker categories | £1,250,000 | 1 Sept 2026 | Awarded |
| Tempest Resourcing LimitedSME28 Sept 2026 – 27 Sept 2029 · up to 27 Sept 2031Extensions: 3 years with the option of 2 further 1 year extensions (3 + 1 + 1) · Options: To include additional schools and additional worker categories | £1,250,000 | 1 Sept 2026 | Awarded |
Bid statistics published by the authority
| Bids | SME | VCSE | Valid bid range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6final-stage tenders · 9 at stage one | 3 | 0 | — |
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
2 public bodies on the noticeConsortium members and other public bodies
- PHP Law LLPContracting authorityProcess contact pointPublic authority - sub-central government
Bidders & participating suppliers
4 commercial parties on the notice- HAYS SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT LIMITEDAwarded supplier
- KENT TEACHING SOLUTIONS LTDAwarded supplier
- NUTRIX PERSONNEL LIMITED T/A Magisters Education,Awarded supplier
- TEMPEST RESOURCING LIMITEDAwarded supplier
Official documents & specifications (5)
Official links; attachments are not copiedNotices published for this procedure
- Contract award notice Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- Contract award notice Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- Contract award notice Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- Contract award notice Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- Tender notice Tender notice on Find a Tender