PP-10161a Harris Federation – 1st Re-opening of the PerCo Open Framework
Deadline:10 Sept 2026, 11:00
Tender information
United Kingdom
Type
Contract
Procedure
Not given
Ref. number
PP-10161a
Estimated value
£192,000,000
Contract type
Framework agreement
Duration
31/01/2027 - 31/01/2029
Harris Federation established a permanent and contingent (PerCo) recruitment Open Framework, procured under the Open procedure, to secure the provision of general
and specialist recruitment services by preferred suppliers that support the staffing requirements of all existing, and future, academies within the Federation. This is the first re-opening of the framework.
This framework consists of 12 Lots. The call off options for the Client will be direct award, and mini competition. It is the Client´s intention that call offs will take place via a specified platform.
Suppliers that are appointed to the framework will be required to pay a Framework Levy in respect of the successful award of each call off contract under the Framework. The total Framework Levy for each call off contract is calculated as a percentage of the total mark-up price of the call off, (prior to any deductions and exclusive of VAT) at a rate of 0.75%.
The Framework shall be open for use by the following classifications of Contracting Authority throughout all administrative regions of the UK: UK public sector bodies which include schools, academies, multi academy trusts, RBCs, DfE school buying hubs, colleges, universities.
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Lot nr.: 1
LOT-0001. Education Leadership
Academy based Senior Leadership Team (SLT)
Central Team Education Executive Leadership
Duration contract start date : 01/02/2027 12:00:00 AM
Duration contract end date : 31/01/2030 11:59:59 PM
Criteria definitions: Quality: 60 (Criterion 1: Service & Experience)
Quality: 15 (Criterion 2: Quality Management Systems)
Quality: 10 (Criterion 3: Equality and Diversity)
Quality: 15 (Criterion 4: Compliance and Screening)
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Lot nr.: 2
Classroom Teaching (i.e. permanent and FTC)
Qualified Teachers
Unqualified Teachers
SEND Teachers
Vocational Skills / Higher Education
Duration contract start date : 01/02/2027 12:00:00 AM
Duration contract end date : 31/01/2030 11:59:59 PM
Criteria definitions: Quality: 60 (Criterion 1: Service & Experience)
Quality: 15 (Criterion 2: Quality Management Systems)
Quality: 10 (Criterion 3: Equality and Diversity)
Quality: 15 (Criterion 4: Compliance and Screening)
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Lot nr.: 3
Supply Teaching (short term cover i.e. sickness/absence)
Qualified Teachers
Supply / Cover Teachers
Cover Supervisors
Duration contract start date : 01/02/2027 12:00:00 AM
Duration contract end date : 31/01/2030 11:59:59 PM
Criteria definitions: Quality: 60 (Criterion 1: Service & Experience)
Quality: 15 (Criterion 2: Quality Management Systems)
Quality: 10 (Criterion 3: Equality and Diversity)
Quality: 15 (Criterion 4: Compliance and Screening)
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Lot nr.: 4
Classroom Support & Pastoral
1:1 Support
SEND
Teaching Assistants
Early Years
Welfare and Safeguarding
Classroom Technicians
Exam Invigilators / Officers
Heads of Year
Duration contract start date : 01/02/2027 12:00:00 AM
Duration contract end date : 31/01/2030 11:59:59 PM
Criteria definitions: Quality: 60 (Criterion 1: Service & Experience)
Quality: 15 (Criterion 2: Quality Management Systems)
Quality: 10 (Criterion 3: Equality and Diversity)
Quality: 15 (Criterion 4: Compliance and Screening)
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Lot nr.: 5
Administration & Operational
Administrational Office Roles
Operational Roles
Duration contract start date : 01/02/2027 12:00:00 AM
Duration contract end date : 31/01/2030 11:59:59 PM
Criteria definitions: Quality: 60 (Criterion 1: Service & Experience)
Quality: 15 (Criterion 2: Quality Management Systems)
Quality: 10 (Criterion 3: Equality and Diversity)
Quality: 15 (Criterion 4: Compliance and Screening)
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Lot nr.: 6
Digital, Data and Technology
Data/School MIS
IT Service Delivery
IT Support
Infrastructure
Cyber Security
Duration contract start date : 01/02/2027 12:00:00 AM
Duration contract end date : 31/01/2030 11:59:59 PM
Criteria definitions: Quality: 60 (Criterion 1: Service & Experience)
Quality: 15 (Criterion 2: Quality Management Systems)
Quality: 10 (Criterion 3: Equality and Diversity)
Quality: 15 (Criterion 4: Compliance and Screening)
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Lot nr.: 7
Corporate
Health & Safety
Procurement
Marketing
Communications
Legal
Commercial
Fundraising
Duration contract start date : 01/02/2027 12:00:00 AM
Duration contract end date : 31/01/2030 11:59:59 PM
Criteria definitions: Quality: 60 (Criterion 1: Service & Experience)
Quality: 15 (Criterion 2: Quality Management Systems)
Quality: 10 (Criterion 3: Equality and Diversity)
Quality: 15 (Criterion 4: Compliance and Screening)
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Lot nr.: 8
Finance & Audit
Audit
Accounting
Academy finance
Business partnering
Duration contract start date : 01/02/2027 12:00:00 AM
Duration contract end date : 31/01/2030 11:59:59 PM
Criteria definitions: Quality: 60 (Criterion 1: Service & Experience)
Quality: 15 (Criterion 2: Quality Management Systems)
Quality: 10 (Criterion 3: Equality and Diversity)
Quality: 15 (Criterion 4: Compliance and Screening)
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Lot nr.: 9
Human Resources
HR
Payroll
Operations
Talent Acquisition
L&D
Duration contract start date : 01/02/2027 12:00:00 AM
Duration contract end date : 31/01/2030 11:59:59 PM
Criteria definitions: Quality: 60 (Criterion 1: Service & Experience)
Quality: 15 (Criterion 2: Quality Management Systems)
Quality: 10 (Criterion 3: Equality and Diversity)
Quality: 15 (Criterion 4: Compliance and Screening)
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Lot nr.: 10
Estates
Facilities and Premises
Estates management
Project management
Duration contract start date : 01/02/2027 12:00:00 AM
Duration contract end date : 31/01/2030 11:59:59 PM
Criteria definitions: Quality: 60 (Criterion 1: Service & Experience)
Quality: 15 (Criterion 2: Quality Management Systems)
Quality: 10 (Criterion 3: Equality and Diversity)
Quality: 15 (Criterion 4: Compliance and Screening)
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Lot nr.: 11
Executive Search
Senior management
Directors
Executive leadership (central team)
Principal
Technical & specialist
Duration contract start date : 01/02/2027 12:00:00 AM
Duration contract end date : 31/01/2030 11:59:59 PM
Criteria definitions: Quality: 60 (Criterion 1: Service & Experience)
Quality: 15 (Criterion 2: Quality Management Systems)
Quality: 10 (Criterion 3: Equality and Diversity)
Quality: 15 (Criterion 4: Compliance and Screening)
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Lot nr.: 12
Managed Service (Nominated Worker Scheme)
Off payroll contingent workers
Nominated worker scheme
Duration contract start date : 01/02/2027 12:00:00 AM
Duration contract end date : 31/01/2030 11:59:59 PM
Criteria definitions: Quality: 60 (Criterion 1: Service & Experience)
Quality: 15 (Criterion 2: Quality Management Systems)
Quality: 10 (Criterion 3: Equality and Diversity)
Quality: 15 (Criterion 4: Compliance and Screening)
Buyer
Harris Federation
Documents
Buyer
Harris Federation
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Important dates
31 Jul - Publication date
10 Sept - Deadline
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