Procurement description
We are seeking bids for the provision of supply staff as described in the GCA Framework Agreement, number RM6376 (Lot 2- Managed Service Provision) with reference to the Procurement Act 2023 and its regulations.
We are looking for a Managed Service Provider with whom we can work closely to achieve the best solutions and outcomes for our schools and pupils.
The service provider will be expected to work in collaboration with the Trust senior leadership to maximise value for money and realise cost savings for all our schools whilst providing a gold standard service.
In scope roles:
-teachers
-educational support staff (for example teaching assistants and cover supervisors)
-headteachers and senior leaders
-admin, clerical, finance, IT, maintenance, caterers, cleaners and drivers
Regional & School Breakdown
-York: 2 Secondary, 4 Primary
-Hull: 1 Secondary, 2 Primary, 2 Alternative Provision
-Selby: 1 Secondary
-Scarborough: 2 Secondary
Key Service Requirements
In addition to the main requirements of the framework specification
-Alternative Provision (AP) Specialism: Candidates sent to the 2 AP sites must hold relevant qualifications or experience in Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH), Team Teach, or de-escalation training.
-Geographic Hub Management: Bidders must prove they have active candidate pools or regional offices capable of servicing coastal regions (Scarborough) and industrial hubs (Hull) and city bases (York & Selby).
-Vetting Portals: Centralised compliance dashboard showing real-time vetting checks, accessible by all 14 individual school administration teams.
-Consolidated Billing: Weekly invoicing per School/Academy broken down with correct staffing categories for posting to Finance system
-Value for Money: Delivery of real time cost savings against a background of quality supply