Scope
Procurement reference
TSC-STAFF-PEO-2026
Procurement 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.
Total value (estimated, excluding VAT)
GBP to 0GBP
Contract dates (estimated)
01 April 2027, 00:00AM to 31 March 2029, 23:59PM
Extension end date (if all the extensions are used): 01 April 2031
Is a framework being established?
Yes
Lots
Divided into 4 lots
Teaching
Lot number: 1 Description
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.
CPV classifications
- 79600000 - Recruitment services
- 79610000 - Placement services of personnel
- 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff
Lot value (estimated)
0 GBP Excluding VAT
0 GBP Including VAT
Sustainability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Contract start date (estimated)
01 April 2027, 00:00AM
Contract end date (estimated)
31 March 2029, 23:59PM
Extension end date (estimated)
01 April 2031, 00:59AM
Can the contract be extended?
Yes
Description of extensions
+1 year +1 year
Description of how multiple lots may be awarded
Bidders may submit tenders for one, some or all lots. The College reserves the right to award one or more lots to a single supplier or to multiple suppliers. Where multiple suppliers are appointed to a lot, call-off arrangements will be conducted in accordance with the terms of the framework agreement.
Participation
Conditions of participation
Bidders must demonstrate appropriate financial standing and technical capacity to deliver the services. The College may assess financial stability using information provided within the tender response and publicly available financial information. Bidders must hold appropriate levels of employer's liability insurance, public liability insurance and professional indemnity insurance and provide evidence upon request. The conditions of participation are the same for all lots.
Conditions of participation
Bidders must demonstrate the technical capability and professional experience necessary to provide recruitment and agency staffing services of a comparable scale and complexity, including appropriate safeguarding, compliance and candidate vetting procedures.
Award criteria
Weighting description
Quality 30%, Price 70%
Type: quality
Name
Quality
Description
30%
Type: price
Name
Price
Description
70%
Business Support
Lot number: 2 Description
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.
CPV classifications
- 79600000 - Recruitment services
- 79610000 - Placement services of personnel
- 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff
Lot value (estimated)
0 GBP Excluding VAT
0 GBP Including VAT
Sustainability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Contract start date (estimated)
01 April 2027, 00:00AM
Contract end date (estimated)
31 March 2029, 23:59PM
Extension end date (estimated)
01 April 2031, 00:59AM
Can the contract be extended?
Yes
Description of extensions
+1 year +1 year
Description of how multiple lots may be awarded
Bidders may submit tenders for one, some or all lots. The College reserves the right to award one or more lots to a single supplier or to multiple suppliers. Where multiple suppliers are appointed to a lot, call-off arrangements will be conducted in accordance with the terms of the framework agreement.
Participation
Conditions of participation
Bidders must demonstrate appropriate financial standing and technical capacity to deliver the services. The College may assess financial stability using information provided within the tender response and publicly available financial information. Bidders must hold appropriate levels of employer's liability insurance, public liability insurance and professional indemnity insurance and provide evidence upon request. The conditions of participation are the same for all lots.
Conditions of participation
Bidders must demonstrate the technical capability and professional experience necessary to provide recruitment and agency staffing services of a comparable scale and complexity, including appropriate safeguarding, compliance and candidate vetting procedures.
Award criteria
Weighting description
Quality 30%, Price 70%
Type: quality
Name
Quality
Description
30%
Type: price
Name
Price
Description
70%
Estates, Facilities & Technical Staff
Lot number: 3 Description
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
CPV classifications
- 79600000 - Recruitment services
- 79610000 - Placement services of personnel
- 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff
Lot value (estimated)
0 GBP Excluding VAT
0 GBP Including VAT
Sustainability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Contract start date (estimated)
01 April 2027, 00:00AM
Contract end date (estimated)
31 March 2029, 23:59PM
Extension end date (estimated)
01 April 2031, 00:59AM
Can the contract be extended?
Yes
Description of extensions
+1 year +1 year
Description of how multiple lots may be awarded
Bidders may submit tenders for one, some or all lots. The College reserves the right to award one or more lots to a single supplier or to multiple suppliers. Where multiple suppliers are appointed to a lot, call-off arrangements will be conducted in accordance with the terms of the framework agreement.
Participation
Conditions of participation
Bidders must demonstrate appropriate financial standing and technical capacity to deliver the services. The College may assess financial stability using information provided within the tender response and publicly available financial information. Bidders must hold appropriate levels of employer's liability insurance, public liability insurance and professional indemnity insurance and provide evidence upon request. The conditions of participation are the same for all lots.
Conditions of participation
Bidders must demonstrate the technical capability and professional experience necessary to provide recruitment and agency staffing services of a comparable scale and complexity, including appropriate safeguarding, compliance and candidate vetting procedures.
Award criteria
Weighting description
Quality 30%, Price 70%
Type: quality
Name
Quality
Description
30%
Type: price
Name
Price
Description
70%
Senior & Interim Appointments
Lot number: 4 Description
Provision of permanent recruitment, interim management, executive search and specialist recruitment services for senior leadership, management, project and strategic appointments across the College.
CPV classifications
- 79600000 - Recruitment services
- 79610000 - Placement services of personnel
- 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff
Lot value (estimated)
0 GBP Excluding VAT
0 GBP Including VAT
Sustainability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Contract start date (estimated)
01 April 2027, 00:00AM
Contract end date (estimated)
31 March 2029, 23:59PM
Extension end date (estimated)
01 April 2031, 00:59AM
Can the contract be extended?
Yes
Description of extensions
+1 year +1 year
Description of how multiple lots may be awarded
Bidders may submit tenders for one, some or all lots. The College reserves the right to award one or more lots to a single supplier or to multiple suppliers. Where multiple suppliers are appointed to a lot, call-off arrangements will be conducted in accordance with the terms of the framework agreement.
Participation
Conditions of participation
Bidders must demonstrate appropriate financial standing and technical capacity to deliver the services. The College may assess financial stability using information provided within the tender response and publicly available financial information. Bidders must hold appropriate levels of employer's liability insurance, public liability insurance and professional indemnity insurance and provide evidence upon request. The conditions of participation are the same for all lots.
Conditions of participation
Bidders must demonstrate the technical capability and professional experience necessary to provide recruitment and agency staffing services of a comparable scale and complexity, including appropriate safeguarding, compliance and candidate vetting procedures.
Award criteria
Weighting description
Quality 30%, Price 70%
Type: quality
Name
Quality
Description
30%
Type: price
Name
Price
Description
70%