Cirrus Consortium Agency Labour and Recruitment Services Framework 2025

The Cirrus Consortium is seeking bids from service providers to participate in an agency labour and recruitment services framework covering a full range of roles required by consortium members across England, Scotland and Wales. In compliance with Public Contracts Regulations 2015 #102, Halton Housing (Community Benefit Society Registration number: 7744) are the principle contracting authority for the establishment of this framework and Cirrus Purchasing Ltd are the managing agent on behalf of the Cirrus Consortium. Services include: - Temporary staff placements - Staff on a temporary to fixed term basis - Staff on a temporary to permanent basis - Recruitment of permanent staff positions - Interim placements - Managed service provision (MSP) - Recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) - Hybrid model The framework is split into lots. It is envisaged that the final framework will be awarded to approximately 30-35 suppliers per lot for Lots 1-3 and 10-15 suppliers per lot for Lots 4 & 5, however this may vary based on the bids received. Bidders can bid on one or more lots. The 4 year framework is expected to commence during mid-2025. The framework is available for use by all contracting authorities as defined by Regulation 2 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 #102. Defined groups can be found in Schedule 4 of the Framework Agreement. The framework is also available for use by all current and future members of The Consortium.