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Temporary and Permanent Staffing 2 Framework

CRESCENT PURCHASING LIMITED

CompleteOCDS ID ocds-h6vhtk-06812b
Tender value£150,000,0006 awards · 0 contracts

01 Procurement

Tender overview

Updated 19 August 2026
Buyer
CRESCENT PURCHASING LIMITED
Status
Complete
Procurement method
Open procedure
Category
services
CPV classification
Not supplied
Tender period
Not supplied — 15 May 2026

Description

CPC has created a Framework for the supply of temporary and permanent staffing, across education and also the wider public sector. The purpose of this Framework is to give CPC members a compliant route to market. The collective spending power of Members utilising CPC frameworks is harnessed to drive down costs, which often allows for savings delivery which our membership otherwise would be unable to achieve individually. Some of the main challenges within institutions in relation to recruitment and retention of staff: • Availability of suitable candidates • Geographical limitations • Competition from the private sector (for non-academic roles) • Retention issues • Government hiring gaps or freezes • High cost of benefits (e.g. pensions) • Limited budgets and uncertainty • Subject-specific shortages (e.g. STEM and SEND) • High staff turnover • Burnout • Compliance to public procurement regulations and law This framework will look to assist with and alleviate the above issues by: • Providing a set list of suppliers with the appropriate qualifications and experience in the field • Providing extremely competitive capped rates for agency margins to ensure value for money • Providing a compliant route to market under the Procurement Act 2023 and free guidance to CPC Members and Contracting Authorities in applying the regulations (e.g. notice requirements) • Free temp to perm transition after 12 weeks in post (if a 4-week notice is provided) to assist with financial budgets • Providing a wide range of purchasing options and routes to suit a variety of needs • Suppliers clearly specifying the regional coverage areas to ensure availability of staff and reduce timeframes Given the complexities regarding temporary and permanent staffing requirements, this Framework will simplify the process for Members so that purchasing is as straightforward as possible whilst maintaining compliance and adhering to DfE guidance.

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02 Awards and contracts

Published award records

6 shown
Pending

Lot 1 - Academic Roles

Awarded
18 August 2026
Award value
£20,000,000
Suppliers
10
Signed contract
Not supplied
Pending

Lot 2 - Non-Academic Roles

Awarded
18 August 2026
Award value
£20,000,000
Suppliers
10
Signed contract
Not supplied
Pending

Lot 3 - Executive & Leadership Roles

Awarded
18 August 2026
Award value
£10,000,000
Suppliers
10
Signed contract
Not supplied
Pending

Lot 4 - Master Vendor

Awarded
18 August 2026
Award value
£70,000,000
Suppliers
5
Signed contract
Not supplied
Pending

Lot 5 - Neutral Vendor

Awarded
18 August 2026
Award value
£20,000,000
Suppliers
5
Signed contract
Not supplied
Pending

Lot 6 - Vendor Management System (VMS)

Awarded
18 August 2026
Award value
£10,000,000
Suppliers
3
Signed contract
Not supplied

03 Organisations

Buyers, suppliers and other parties

61 parties
Buyer

Crescent Purchasing Consortium Limited

Procurement House, Leslie Hough Way, Salford, UKD34, M6 6AJ, United Kingdom

GB-PPON PZPR-8554-XHNX
Buyer

CRESCENT PURCHASING LIMITED

Procurement House, 23 Leslie Hough Way, Salford, UKD34, M6 6AJ, United Kingdom

GB-CHC 1130461
Supplier, Tenderer

DOVETAIL AND SLATE LIMITED

740 Waterside Drive Aztec West, Almondsbury,, Bristol, UKK12, BS32 4UF, United Kingdom

Companies House 11351060 →
Supplier, Tenderer

GENESIS TECHNOLOGY SERVICES LIMITED

7 The Forum Minerva Business Park, Peterborough, UKH12, PE2 6FT, United Kingdom

Companies House 03923391 →
Tenderer

GROUP ELEVEN LIMITED

Acresfield 8-10 Exchange Square 6th Floor, Manchester, UKD33, M2 7HA, United Kingdom

Companies House 12875782 →
Supplier, Tenderer

K & G RECRUITMENT CONSULTANCY LIMITED

24 Old Bond Street, London, UKI32, W1S 4AP, United Kingdom

Companies House 05696360 →
Supplier, Tenderer

KENT TEACHING SOLUTIONS LTD

Suite Fa1 The Old Library, Maidstone, UKJ45, ME14 1LH, United Kingdom

Companies House 08134010 →
Tenderer

LINQ HEALTHCARE RECRUITMENT SPECIALISTS LIMITED

Suite 22a City Tower, Manchester, UKD33, M1 4BT, United Kingdom

Companies House 11001354 →
Supplier, Tenderer

MASTER CLASS EDUCATION LTD

CREATE Business Hub, 101 - 135 Kings Road, Brentwood, UKH36, CM14 4DR, United Kingdom

Companies House 06314451 →
Tenderer

NUTRIX PERSONNEL LIMITED

4th Floor, Harrow Business Centre, 429-433 Pinner Road, Harrow, UKI74, HA1 4HN, United Kingdom

Companies House 11357496 →
Tenderer

O R EDUCATION LIMITED

5th Floor, Westfield House, 60 Charter Row,, Sheffield, UKE32, S1 3FZ, United Kingdom

Companies House 04489036 →
Tenderer

Pineapple Recruitment Ltd

Second Floor, Eastern Suite, The Painting House, Severn St,, Worcester, UKG12, WR1 2ND, United Kingdom

Companies House 13727368 →
Supplier, Tenderer

TASKMASTER RESOURCES LIMITED

8 Leodis Court, David Street, Leeds 8 Leodis Court, Leeds, UKE42, LS11 5JJ, United Kingdom

Companies House 03289148 →
Supplier, Tenderer

THE SUPPLY REGISTER LIMITED

01.052 Denise Coates Foundation Building Home Farm Drive, Keele, UKG24, ST5 5NS, United Kingdom

Companies House 10208779 →
Supplier, Tenderer

VISION FOR EDUCATION

First Floor (South) Cathedral Buildings, Newcastle Upon Tyne, UKC22, NE1 1PG, United Kingdom

Companies House 06433086 →
Supplier, Tenderer

YOLK RECRUITMENT LIMITED

Anchor Court Second Floor North, Cardiff, UKL22, CF24 5JW, United Kingdom

Companies House 06672671 →
Tenderer

ZEEL SOLUTIONS LIMITED

Solutions House Pendeford Business Park, Wolverhampton, UKG39, WV9 5HA, United Kingdom

Companies House 06089142 →

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04 Provenance

Source for this process

FTS
Find a Tender OCDS data

Official UK procurement releases compiled into one process record.

Snapshot 22 August 2026→

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