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

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

The Sheffield College
Published: Nov 6, 2026
Updated: Nov 7, 2026
Source: UK FTS - Find a Tender Service

About This Opportunity

This is a services contract in the education and training sector, with a focus on Higher Education and Curriculum. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the education and training sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

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. 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 and associated academic positions. 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 service and student services positions. 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, security, grounds maintenance and IT support positions Provision of permanent recruitment, interim management, executive search and specialist recruitment services for senior leadership, management, project and strategic appointments across the College.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on November 6, 2026. Last refreshed 1 day ago. Reference: 105654-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About The Sheffield College

The Sheffield College has issued 8 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 2 currently open and 2 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, Education & Training, and Construction & Civil Works. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: November 6, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 105654-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by The Sheffield College in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Services contract in the Education & Training sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

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Key Details

Contract Type
Services
Eligibility
Firms / Consortiums
Language
English
Reference
105654-2026

Source

uk_fts
UK FTS - Find a Tender Service
Public Procurement

Contracting Authority

The Sheffield College
🇬🇧United Kingdom