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WSTLAT Provision of Supply Agency Services

Westcountry Schools Trust · Education

In brief

Westcountry Schools Trust is looking for suppliers for recruitment work (South West).

The estimated value is £11,750,000 excluding VAT.

It is split into 4 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.

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

Bids close at midday, Monday 30 November 2026.

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

Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by: midday, Friday 23 October 2026
Bids by: midday, Monday 30 November 2026

How bids are scored

Quality 60% · Price 40%

Quality matters most. You can win without being the cheapest.

Competition

Usually high: a median of 7 bids per contract for recruitment contracts in this region (from 57 awards in the last 12 months).

The buyer expects to buy this again around January 2032.

What the notice says

This collaborative tender opportunity has been issued by Westcountry Schools Trust and Learning Academies Trust. The proposed contracts will be for the provision of supply agency services. The service is intended to provide access to safe, compliant and good quality agency workers when required, while supporting the Trust’s objectives of continuity of provision, safeguarding compliance, operational flexibility and value for money. The tender has been divided into Lots to reflect the two Academy Trusts and the different geographical areas in which the service will be delivered. The intention is to award four (4) separate contracts for each Lot following evaluation of tenders The contracts will be for a period of three (3) years, with the possible extension of two (2) further years in 12-month intervals (3 + 1 + 1).

Should I bid?

Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.

Can you prepare a good bid in 17 days?Leave time for clarification questions and sign-off.
Is a contract of about £11,750,000 a size you can deliver?Buyers often check that your turnover is comfortably larger than the yearly contract value.
Can you deliver in South West?Check the delivery locations in the tender documents.
Is one of the 4 lots a good fit?You can usually bid for one lot without bidding for the others.
Are you registered on the Central Digital Platform?You need to be registered to take part under the Procurement Act 2023.
The buyer says this suits small businesses.A good sign if you are an SME, but check the requirements.

How to bid

Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
Submit your bid through the buyer's e-tendering portal: uk.eu-supply.com.
Send clarification questions before midday, Friday 23 October 2026.
Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Monday 30 November 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Lots

Lot	Trade	Value
Lot 1a – Westcountry Schools Trust Cornwall 22 February 2027 to 21 February 2030 What this lot covers Includes 6 Schools. Details of the school sites in Lot 1a Cornwall can be found in Document 2 Specification - Appendix A.	Recruitment and staffing	£1,250,000
Lot 1b - Westcountry Schools Trust Devon 4 January 2027 to 3 January 2030 What this lot covers Includes 13 Schools. Details of the school sites in Lot 1b Devon can be found in Document 2 Specification - Appendix A.	Recruitment and staffing	£2,000,000
Lot 1c - Westcountry Schools Trust Plymouth 4 January 2027 to 3 January 2030 What this lot covers Includes 12 Schools. Details of the school sites in Lot 1c Plymouth can be found in Document 2 Specification - Appendix A.	Recruitment and staffing	£2,000,000
Lot 2 – Learning Academies Trust 22 February 2027 to 21 January 2030 What this lot covers Includes 18 Schools. Details of the school sites in Lot 2 LAT can be found in Document 2 Specification - Appendix A.	Recruitment and staffing	£6,500,000

Timeline

21 October 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 099580-2026
22 October 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 099739-2026

About the buyer

Westcountry Schools TrustLast 12 months

Procurements

Awards

Suppliers it has used most for recruitment

Access UK Limited1 contract

All tenders and awards from Westcountry Schools Trust

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From notice 099580-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 21 October 2026, last updated 22 October 2026. We last checked for changes on 22 October 2026.