Contracting authority

Contracting authority:

Northern Ireland Assembly Commission

Public Procurement Organisation Number:

PYCW-9139-GQXZ

Address:

Northern Ireland Assembly, Parliament Buildings, Stormont
Belfast
BT4 3XX
UK

Contact name:

Procurement Team

Email:

procurement@niassembly.gov.uk

Telephone:

02890521855

Website:

Not provided

Organisation type:

MINISTRY

Devolved regulations that apply:

Northern Ireland

Procedure

Procedure type:

Open procedure

Preliminary market engagement conducted:

Yes

Special regime:

None

Scope

Title:

Framework for the Provision of Temporary Workers

Reference number:

Not provided

Main procurement category:

SERVICES

Description:

The Assembly Commission intends to establish a multi-supplier framework contract for the provision of temporary workers to fill short-term vacancies.
The appointed suppliers will be required to:

•Act as the employer of all agency workers supplied to the Assembly Commission;
•Source and supply suitable temporary workers who will work under the supervision and direction of the Assembly Commission;
•Undertake comprehensive searches and pre-placement checks for appropriately qualified staff;
•Administer payroll, tax, National Insurance, and pension contributions in accordance with applicable legislation;
•Manage any issues relating to performance, attendance, conduct, or grievances during assignments;
•Provide all general administrative services related to the supply and placement of agency workers.

Further information on the structure and grading system used within the Assembly Commission is available on the Assembly website.
It is anticipated that the contract will be split into Lots, based on the highest scoring tender responses and satisfactory supporting evidence.
The contract will be established for a period of 48 months.
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To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/3R28PXC693

CPV classifications:

79600000 - Recruitment services.

79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff.

79621000 - Supply services of office personnel.

Total value (estimated):

GBP 9,600,000 excluding VAT

GBP 11,520,000 including VAT

Description

Description:

Not provided

Main procurement category:

SERVICES

Suitable for SMEs:

Yes

Suitable for VCSEs:

No

Contract dates (estimated):

28/06/2026 to 27/06/2030

CPV classifications:

79600000 - Recruitment services.

79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff.

79621000 - Supply services of office personnel.

Contract can be extended:

No

Delivery regions:

UKN06 - Belfast

Award criteria:

Name: Criterion 1 / Weighting: 80

Name: Criterion 2 / Weighting: 20

Documents

Associated tender documents:

Not provided

Technical specifications:

Not provided

Submission

Enquiry deadline:

30/03/2026 Time: 15:00

Tender submission deadline:

31/03/2026 Time: 15:00

Submission address and any special instructions:

https://niassembly.delta-esourcing.com/respond/383K76FE4F

An electronic auction will be used:

No

Languages that may be used for submission:

English

Award decision date (estimated):

29/05/2026

Other information

Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation:

Not provided

Technical ability conditions of participation:

Not provided

Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP):

Not provided

Government Procurement Agreement (GPA):

Not provided

A conflicts assessment has been prepared and revised:

Yes

Other organisations

Not provided