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Invitation to tender for participation in a Framework for the provision of Temporary Staff Recruitment Services to the Higher Education Authority

Higher Education Authority

Awarded
IE
services
Framework agreement
Ireland

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Key details

Contracting authority
Region
Ireland
Contract value
€3,200,000ex VAT
Submissions closed
23 January 2026
Published
24 November 2025

Procurement

Contract period
Until 25 June 2030
48 months
Procedure type
Open
Evaluation method
Most Economically Advantageous Tender (MEAT)
CPV classifications
  • 79600000 Recruitment services
  • 79610000 Placement services of personnel
  • 79620000 Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

What happened

Higher Education Authority awarded this contract to Hartley People Ltd. | Noel Recruitment Ireland Limited | Osborne Recruitment worth €3,200,000 on 25 Jun 2026. The contract runs until 25 Jun 2030.

Description

The notice involves the establishment of a multi-party Framework Agreement with a maximum of three successful tenderers, subject to that number meeting the minimum criteria and rules. While the number of Framework Members is anticipated to be three, the Contracting Authority reserves the right to admit more than that number in the case of a tie in scores or The Higher Education Authority (HEA) currently has a Framework Agreement in place for the provision of temporary staff recruitment services to the HEA when required. The current Framework is due to expire in April 2026. As a result, the HEA is tendering for temporary staff requirements arising after the expiration of the current framework agreement. Therefore, the HEA (

Awarded supplier

Supplier
Hartley People Ltd. | Noel Recruitment Ireland Limited | Osborne Recruitment
Award value
€3,200,000
Award date
25 June 2026

Contact

Procurement contact for this buyer (from their other notices)

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