Scope
Description
Luminate Education Group (LEG) is inviting proposals from recruitment agencies who are (or can) operate within the Education sector. This Open procurement is divided into Lots and focusses solely on our Curriculum recruitment requirements on a permanent and temporary basis.
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Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £6,333,333 excluding VAT
- £8,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 May 2026 to 30 April 2029
- Possible extension to 1 May 2030
- 4 years, 1 day
Description of possible extension:
1 year
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79600000 - Recruitment services
Contract locations
- UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
Lot constraints
Description of how multiple lots may be awarded:
The evaluation will be on a per Lot basis through Most Advantageous Tender
Lot 1. Permanent Curriculum
Description
Assessors, technicians, general teaching staff for 14+, A Level and FE/HE lecturing staff, course leaders, programme managers up to HoD level. Focus on long term retention and cultural fit.
Lot value (estimated)
- £0 excluding VAT
- £0 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. Temporary Curriculum
Description
Cover for sickness/short-term needs for all general curriculum roles for skills areas similar to Lot 1. Focus on rapid deployment and compliance assurance.
Lot value (estimated)
- £0 excluding VAT
- £0 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 3. Permanent Specialist Curriculum
Description
High demand, difficult to fill technical and vocational roles: Trades (Plumbing, Electrical, Joinery), Engineering (Mech/Elec), Digital/IT, Motor Vehicle. Ideally requires recent industry experience in the subject areas.
Lot value (estimated)
- £0 excluding VAT
- £0 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 4. Temporary Specialist Curriculum
Description
Temporary workers for high demand, difficult to fill technical and vocational roles: Trades (Plumbing, Electrical, Joinery), Engineering (Mech/Elec), Digital/IT, Motor Vehicle. Ideally requires recent industry experience in the subject areas.
Lot value (estimated)
- £0 excluding VAT
- £0 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 5. Permanent SEND
Description
Learning Support Assistants (classroom/specialist/PMLD and complex needs) trainers and SEND management
Lot value (estimated)
- £0 excluding VAT
- £0 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 6. Temporary SEND
Description
Temporary cover for Learning Support Assistants (Classroom/Specialist/PMLD and complex needs), roles similar to Lot 5
Lot value (estimated)
- £0 excluding VAT
- £0 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Framework
Maximum number of suppliers
Unlimited
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Framework operation description
Contained in the tender pack
Award method when using the framework
Either with or without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Establishing party only
Participation
Particular suitability
Lot 1. Permanent Curriculum
Lot 2. Temporary Curriculum
Lot 3. Permanent Specialist Curriculum
Lot 4. Temporary Specialist Curriculum
Lot 5. Permanent SEND
Lot 6. Temporary SEND
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
16 January 2026, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
5 February 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
12 March 2026
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 30 November 2028
Award criteria
Lot 1. Permanent Curriculum
| Name | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Simple description | Technical and Social Value 70% Commercial 30% |
Price |
Weighting description
Technical and Social Value 70%
Commercial 30%
Lot 2. Temporary Curriculum
Lot 3. Permanent Specialist Curriculum
Lot 4. Temporary Specialist Curriculum
Lot 5. Permanent SEND
Lot 6. Temporary SEND
| Name | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Simple description | Technical & Social Value 70% Commercial 30% |
Price |
Weighting description
Technical & Social Value 70%
Commercial 30%
Other information
Payment terms
30 days
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Documents
Associated tender documents
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Contracting authority
Luminate Education Group
- UK Register of Learning Providers (UKPRN number): 10024962
Leeds City College, Park Lane
Leeds
LS3 1AA
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@luminate.ac.uk
Website: https://luminate.ac.uk/
Region: UKE42 - Leeds
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government