Scope
Reference
OHA/42/2025/Open/Agency/01
Description
Orwell Housing Association Limited intend to create an open framework for agency suppliers who are able to provide temporary care assistants and support workers for our care and support schemes. We would like to procure a group of specialist agency suppliers who can offer a quality service whilst ensuring value for money for our customers. Suppliers will need to pass certain criteria to be successful in being awarded a place on the framework.
The open framework will run for a maximum period of 8 years and will be reopened in accordance with TPA2023. Full details will be provided in the Invitation to tender when issued.
We estimate the value to be £1.7m to £2m per annum, a total estimated cost of £16m including vat. Suppliers please note: the estimated values cover the whole of the framework and not the value awarded to each individual supplier.
All dates detailed are subject to change by Orwell Housing Association Ltd.
Commercial tool
Establishes an open framework
Total value (estimated)
- £13,333,333 excluding VAT
- £16,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 March 2026 to 28 February 2034
- 8 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff
Contract locations
- UKH14 - Suffolk
- UKH15 - Norwich and East Norfolk
- UKH16 - North and West Norfolk
- UKH17 - Breckland and South Norfolk
- UKH3 - Essex
Framework
Maximum number of suppliers
Unlimited
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Establishing party only
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
16 October 2025
Tender submission deadline
21 November 2025, 11:59pm
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
15 January 2026
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Contracting authority
Orwell Housing Association Ltd
- Mutuals Public Register: 16460R
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGDJ-9755-ZNCY
Crane Hill Lodge, 325 London Rd
Ipswich
IP2 0BE
United Kingdom
Contact name: Procurement Team
Email: procurement@orwell-housing.co.uk
Website: https://www.orwell-housing.co.uk/
Region: UKH14 - Suffolk
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government