Framework for the Provision of Temporary Workers
Estimated value
£9.6m
Awarded value
—
Suppliers
0
Lots
1
Published
27 Feb 2026
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. It is anticipated that the contract will be split into Lots, based on the highest scoring tender responses and satisfactory supporting evidence. The contract will be established for a period of 48 months.
Scope
- Reference
- ocds-h6vhtk-0558ad
- Total value
- £9,600,000 excluding VAT£11,520,000 including VATAbove the relevant threshold
- Commercial tool
- Standalone contract
- Contract dates
- 27 Jun 2026 to 27 Jun 2030
- Main category
- services
- CPV classifications
- 796000007962000079621000
- Contract locations
- Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
- Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Award criteria
Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criterion 1 | — | quality | 80.00% |
| Criterion 2 | — | cost | 20.00% |
Submission & procedure
- Enquiry deadline
- 30 Mar 2026, 2:00 pm
- Submission deadline
- 31 Mar 2026, 2:00 pm
- Submission address
- https://www.niassembly.delta-esourcing.com/ ↗
- Electronic submission
- Yes
- Procedure
- Open procedure