Scope
Reference
ASP01.52
Description
The proposed contract will be for the provision of supply agency services for all schools belonging to the Trust. The Trust is looking to appoint a Supply Agency and is seeking a single provider to supply this service. It is the Trust's expectation that the Provider shall be responsible for the operation of the supply agency function and provide both emergency and planned absence cover for teachers and teaching assistants including the following requirements: a. Availability of agency workers that have the required levels of competence and experience to cover the booking requests. b. Provision of a dedicated Account Manager for the Trust c. Best Value for money d. Robust vetting procedures e. Comprehensive management information and reporting, with a dedicated platform f. High levels of school satisfaction. g. Consistently high-performance levels which meet or exceed KPI requirements. h. Consolidated invoicing weekly/ monthly as required. i. Provision of training and expert advice on any legislative requirements related to Agency Workers.
Contract 1. Aspire Academy Trust Supply Agency Services
Supplier
Contract value
- £10,000,000 excluding VAT
- £12,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
21 July 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
22 July 2025
Standstill period
- End: 1 August 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
4 August 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 September 2025 to 31 August 2028
- Possible extension to 31 August 2030
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
Two further 12 month extensions (3+1+1)
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff
Contract locations
- UKK3 - Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Information about tenders
- 7 tenders received
- 7 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 4 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 6 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Unsuccessful suppliers
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Suppliers
RANDSTAD SOLUTIONS LIMITED
- Companies House: 02389033
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PTLC-1143-DCGD
450 Capability Green
Luton
LU1 3LU
United Kingdom
Website: http://www.randstad.co.uk
Region: UKH21 - Luton
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
REED SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT LIMITED
- Companies House: 06903140
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJRD-3246-VDJL
Academy Court
London
WC2A 1DT
United Kingdom
Website: http://www.reed.com
Region: UKI31 - Camden and City of London
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
RESPOND RECRUITMENT LIMITED
- Companies House: 11929004
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLQG-7184-DWWP
Curve Serviced Offices
London
SE8 3BU
United Kingdom
Website: http://www.respondrecruit.co.uk
Region: UKI51 - Bexley and Greenwich
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
SAHL RECRUITMENT LTD
- Companies House: 15683052
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVLG-1811-JPMJ
The Bristol Office 2nd Floor, 5 High Street, Westbury-on-Trym
Bristol
BS9 3BY
United Kingdom
Website: http://sahl.org.uk
Region: UKK11 - Bristol, City of
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
TEACHING PERSONNEL LIMITED
- Companies House: 03225158
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PQMM-4759-HMPG
Wallace House
Welwyn Garden City
AL7 1TW
United Kingdom
Website: http://www.teachingpersonnel.com
Region: UKH23 - Hertfordshire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
UNIFORM EDUCATION LIMITED
- Companies House: 09448568
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PZYX-5535-DYJH
100 Clifton Street
London
EC2A 4TP
United Kingdom
Website: http://www.uniformeducation.co.uk
Region: UKI41 - Hackney and Newham
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
ZEN EDUCATE LIMITED
- Companies House: 10382721
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHPP-8516-NBNL
9th Floor 107 Cheapside
London
EC2V 6DN
United Kingdom
Email: govukfindtender@zeneducate.com
Website: https://www.zeneducate.com/
Region: UKI31 - Camden and City of London
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Aspire Academy Trust Supply Agency Services
Contracting authority
ASPIRE ACADEMY TRUST
- Companies House: 07387540
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PRMG-1387-DLGR
Unit 20, St Austell Business Park
St. Austell
PL25 4FD
United Kingdom
Email: aspire@iaspire.net
Region: UKK30 - Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government