HEART Academies Trust – Supply Agency Staff Services

Summary
Requirements / Scope
Key Information

The HEART Academies Trust Supply Agency Staff Services Framework is now open for bids. Published on 30 October 2026, the tender invites recruitment agencies and managed service providers to apply for a place on a UK-wide education staffing framework worth an estimated £850 million. The submission deadline is Friday 27 November 2026 at 12 noon.

New recruitment suppliers, previously unsuccessful bidders and existing framework providers seeking additional lots can apply. The framework supports supply teachers, education support staff and other temporary staffing across schools and educational settings. Crown Partners can help you choose the right lot, prepare the required evidence and submit your bid before the deadline.

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What it covers

Three confirmed lots

  • Lot 1 – Direct Provision: Direct supply of teachers, education support staff and other staff.
  • Lot 2 – Master Vendor: A lead supplier coordinates fulfilment, including other staffing agencies.
  • Lot 3 – Neutral Vendor: Managed access to a pool of staffing suppliers.

For recruitment businesses, this offers access to public-sector education staffing opportunities through direct awards and mini-competitions, subject to the framework terms and buyer requirements.

We can help you demonstrate safeguarding, vetting, delivery capacity, pricing and compliance in a compelling, fully evidenced tender response.

Lots and service categories
3 lots: direct supply, master vendor, neutral vendor
Who should consider it
Education recruitment agencies providing teaching and support staff; staffing specialists able to operate a master vendor or neutral vendor model; new applicants, unsuccessful bidders and existing suppliers looking to expand their lots.
How Crown Partners can help
With the ITT already live, we can assess your eligibility and preferred lots, review safeguarding and compliance evidence, prepare your bid response and manage the submission through Cimple ahead of 27 November.
Tender status
LIVE ITT. Three confirmed lots: Direct Provision, Master Vendor and Neutral Vendor. Applications close at 12 noon on 27 November 2026.
Procurement Body
HEART Academies Trust
Framework Reference
Open framework reopening, Find a Tender notice 103118-2026 (OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06eeea)
Procurement Route
Open framework reopening. Suppliers submit through Cimple.
Procurement Stage
LIVE ITT, published 30 October 2026. Clarification questions close 13 November 2026 at 12 noon.
Tender submission deadline
Friday 27 November 2026 at 12 noon (UK time)
Scope / Lot Structure
Three confirmed lots: Lot 1 Direct Provision; Lot 2 Master Vendor; Lot 3 Neutral Vendor.
Estimated Spend
£850m estimated
Supplier Requirements
Safeguarding and vetting, agency staffing delivery experience, recruitment compliance, resourcing capacity and evidence relevant to the chosen lot. Refer to the live tender pack for exact conditions and scoring.
Award / Go-live
Expected award decision: 22 January 2027. Expected framework start: 23 January 2027.
View official procurement informationCheck the latest tender documents before applying.