Framework for the Provision of Temporary Workers

Northern Ireland Assembly CommissioncontractFind a TenderRef ocds-h6vhtk-0558adProcurement Act 2023SME suitableclosed for bids
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Estimated value

£9.6m

services

Awarded value

Suppliers

0

Lots

1

0 awarded

Published

27 Feb 2026

Deadline 31 Mar 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 VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates
27 Jun 2026 to 27 Jun 2030
Main category
services
CPV classifications
79600000
79620000
79621000
Contract locations
Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Award criteria

Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.

NameDescriptionTypeWeighting
Criterion 1quality80.00%
Criterion 2cost20.00%

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