Northern Ireland Assembly is using Delta eSourcing to run this tender exercise
| Notice Summary |
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| Title: | Framework for the Provision of Temporary Workers |
| Notice type: | UK2: Preliminary market engagement notice |
| Authority: | Northern Ireland Assembly |
| Nature of contract: | Services |
| Procedure: | Above threshold - Open procedure |
| Short 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. |
| Published: | 03/07/2025 17:10 |
Framework for the Provision of Temporary Workers
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:
- Not provided
- 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 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.
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:
https://niassembly.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Belfast:-Recruitment-services./3R28PXC693
To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://niassembly.delta-esourcing.com/respond/3R28PXC693 - Total value (estimated):
GBP 9,600,000 excluding VAT
GBP 11,520,000 including VAT- 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.- Delivery regions:
Not provided
Participation
- Suitable for SMEs:
- Yes
- Suitable for VCSEs:
- No
Engagement
- Engagement deadline:
- 31/07/2025
- Engagement status:
The engagement has not yet been carried out.- Engagement process description:
- Engagement Activities
During the engagement phase of this project, the Assembly Commission plan to undertake the following activities:
- PME Questionnaire
- Supplier Presentations
- One-to-One Meetings (if required)
Timeline
Key dates throughout the engagement phase are detailed below. Please note these dates are subject to change.
Activity Date
Release of PME document 03/07/2025
Submission of PME responses31/07/2025
Supplier presentations w/c 11/08/2025
Follow up meetings w/c 25/08/2025 (if required)
Submission
Other organisations
Not provided
Related Notice
Framework for the Provision of Temporary Workers
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
- 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.
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.
To view this notice, please click here:
https://niassembly.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1017887136
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
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://www.niassembly.delta-esourcing.com/
- 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