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    ContractsTemporary Workers Framework Agreement
    Awarded contract

    Temporary Workers Framework Agreement

    Awarded
    £8m
    Published 11 Jun 2026

    Multi-supplier framework contract to provide temporary workers for short-term vacancies at the Assembly Commission over 48 months.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· Northern IrelandPublished 11 Jun 2026· 3 months agoviaFind a Tender
    Awarded
    £8m
    Published 11 Jun 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £8,000,000
      Pounds sterling
    • Closing date
      Rolling
      No closing date published
    • Sector
      Professional Services
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      Northern Ireland

    Suppliers

    6 suppliers
    • KB
      KENNEDY BUSINESS SERVICES LTD
    Lead contractor
  1. AR
    APPLE RECRUITMENT BELFAST LTD
    Consortium partner
  2. RS
    RANDSTAD SOLUTIONS LIMITED
    Consortium partner
  3. VR
    VANRATH RECRUITMENT LIMITED
    Consortium partner
  4. MU
    MANPOWER UK LIMITED
    Consortium partner
  5. HS
    Hays Specialist Recruitment Ltd
    Consortium partner
  6. Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published 3 months ago.

    11 June 2026
    Awarded — no open tender advertised

    Brief

    The Assembly Commission is seeking experienced temporary staffing suppliers to establish a multi-supplier framework contract. This 48-month contract will provide temporary workers to fill short-term vacancies across the organization. Supplier Responsibilities: • Serve as the official employer for all supplied agency workers • Source and supply qualified temporary workers supervised by the Assembly Commission • Conduct comprehensive background checks and pre-placement screening • Manage all payroll administration, tax, National Insurance, and pension contributions • Handle performance management, attendance issues, conduct, and grievances • Provide administrative support for worker placement and supply operations Eligibility: Suppliers should be familiar with government staffing frameworks and understand the Assembly Commission's organizational structure. Detailed information about roles, grades, and requirements is available on the Assembly website.

    Track record

    1 award · 1 winner
    Open panel

    Mostly framework call-offs rather than head-to-head competition.

    In professional services, Northern Ireland Assembly Commission has awarded 1 contract to 1 supplier.

    Who wins here
    1. KENNEDY BUSINESS SERVICES LTD1× · 100%

    Across professional services, the most active winners are REED SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT LIMITED, KPMG LLP, Hays Specialist Recruitment Ltd — the field to beat, or your route in as a partner.

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    Award notice and full record on the publisher's site

    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-0558ad
    NI
    Buyer
    Northern Ireland Assembly Commission
    Sector
    Professional Services