WSTLAT Provision of Supply Agency Services
Westcountry Schools Trust · published 22 Oct 2026
- Deadline
- 30 Nov 2026, 12:00 · questions by 23 Oct 2026, 12:00
- Estimated value
- £11,750,000 excluding VAT where stated
- Procedure
- Open procedure · above threshold
- Contract dates
- 4 Jan 2027 to 21 Feb 2030
- Where
- South West
- Categories (CPV)
- 79620000 Supply services of personnel including temporary staff
- Lots
- 4 lots
- Lot 1a – Westcountry Schools Trust Cornwall — £1,250,000
- Lot 1b - Westcountry Schools Trust Devon — £2,000,000
- Lot 1c - Westcountry Schools Trust Plymouth — £2,000,000
- Lot 2 – Learning Academies Trust — £6,500,000
- Small businesses
- The buyer marks this as suitable for SMEs.
- Award criteria
- Quality (quality)60%
- Price (price)40%
Description
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).
Notices for this procurement
- 22 Oct 2026 · Tender notice (update)099739-2026 (opens in a new tab)
- 21 Oct 2026 · Tender notice099580-2026 (opens in a new tab)
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