Northern Ireland Assembly: Framework for the Provision of Temporary Workers

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Notice Summary

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

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UK-Belfast: Recruitment services.

Scope

Scope: Framework for the Provision of Temporary Workers

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://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Belfast:-Recruitment-services./3R28PXC693

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https://www.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.

Not Provided

Engagement

Engagement deadline
31/07/2025
The engagement was carried out before this notice was published. 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)

Contracting authority

       Northern Ireland Assembly Commission, PYCW-9139-GQXZ
       Northern Ireland Assembly, Parliament Buildings, Stormont, Belfast, BT4 3XX, United Kingdom
       Tel. 02890521855, Email: procurement@niassembly.gov.uk
       Contact: Procurement Team

Organisation type: MINISTRY
Devolved regulations that apply: Northern Ireland