AwardedAwarded 23 June 2026

Framework for the Provision of Temporary Workers

Northern Ireland Assembly Commission · Central government

In brief

Northern Ireland Assembly Commission awarded recruitment work to Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited, Randstad Solutions Limited and Kennedy Business Services Ltd and 3 others on 23 June 2026.

It is a framework worth up to £9,600,000 excluding VAT: the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers, not one contract.

The contract runs for 4 years, starting 28 June 2026.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

What the notice says

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.

Who won

WinnerValueDates
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
Randstad Solutions Limited (SME)
Kennedy Business Services Ltd (SME)
Manpower UK Limited
Apple Recruitment Belfast Ltd (SME)
Vanrath Recruitment Limited (SME)
17 bids received
£8,000,000
Awarded 11 June 2026
28 June 2026 to 27 June 2030

Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.

Timeline

  1. Tender notice · UK4, notice 018054-2026
  2. Tender notice · UK4, notice 018893-2026
  3. Contract award notice · UK6, notice 055329-2026
  4. Contract details notice · UK7, notice 059017-2026

About the buyer

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From notice 018054-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 27 February 2026, last updated 23 June 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.