Northern Ireland Assembly: Framework for the Provision of Temporary Workers

Contracting Authorities

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:

02890521216

Website:

Not provided

Organisation type:

MINISTRY

Devolved regulations that apply:

Northern Ireland

Procedure

Procedure type:

Open procedure

Preliminary market engagement conducted:

Yes

Tenders received:

0

Tenders assessed:

0

Tenders from SMEs:

0

Tenders from VCSEs:

0

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.
The contract will be established for a period of 48 months.
To view this notice, please click here:
https://niassembly.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1041418406

To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://niassembly.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

Contract value:

GBP 11,520,000 including VAT

Contract Details

Title:

Framework for the Provision of Temporary Workers

Reference number:

Not provided

Contract value:

GBP 9,600,000 including VAT

Below the relevant threshold:

No

Award decision date:

11/06/2026

Earliest date the contract will be signed:

23/06/2026

Contract dates (estimated):

28/06/2026 to 27/06/2030

Main procurement category:

SERVICES

CPV classifications:

79600000 - Recruitment services.

79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff.

79621000 - Supply services of office personnel.

Delivery regions:

UKN06 - Belfast

Assessment summaries sent:

11/06/2026

Supplier

Supplier:

KENNEDY BUSINESS SERVICES LTD

Companies House:

NI681790

Address:

55-59 Adelaide Street
Belfast
BT2 8FE
UK

Email:

enquiries@kennedyrecruitment.co.uk

Telephone:

Not provided

Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME):

Yes

Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE):

No

Supported employment provider:

No

Public service mutual:

No

Supplier:

MANPOWER UK LIMITED

Companies House:

03841918

Address:

Capital Court, Windsor Street
Uxbridge
UB8 1AB
UK

Email:

MP.bids@manpower.co.uk

Telephone:

Not provided

Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME):

No

Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE):

No

Supported employment provider:

No

Public service mutual:

No

Supplier:

APPLE RECRUITMENT BELFAST LTD

Companies House:

NI626244

Address:

Ground Floor Causeway Tower, 9 James Street South
Belfast
BT2 8DN
UK

Email:

caroline.parker@applerecruitment.com

Telephone:

Not provided

Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME):

Yes

Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE):

No

Supported employment provider:

No

Public service mutual:

No

Supplier:

VANRATH RECRUITMENT LIMITED

Companies House:

NI041548

Address:

Victoria House, Floor 8, 15 Gloucester Street
Belfast
BT1 4LS
UK

Email:

daniel.morgan@vanrath.com

Telephone:

Not provided

Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME):

Yes

Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE):

No

Supported employment provider:

No

Public service mutual:

No

Supplier:

RANDSTAD SOLUTIONS LIMITED

Companies House:

02389033

Address:

450 Capability Green
Luton
LU1 3LU
UK

Email:

bid.team@randstad.co.uk

Telephone:

Not provided

Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME):

No

Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE):

No

Supported employment provider:

No

Public service mutual:

No

Supplier:

HAYS SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT LIMITED

Companies House:

PTGG-9829-PGXW

Address:

4th Floor, 20 Triton Street
London
NW1 3BF
UK

Email:

bids@hays.com

Telephone:

Not provided

Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME):

No

Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE):

No

Supported employment provider:

No

Public service mutual:

No

Other organisations