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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

    The Higher Education Authority

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

    1. Competition notice published

      Nov 21, 11:31 AMNovember 21, 2025 11:31 AM

    2. Contract signed

      May 1, 12:00 AMMay 1, 2026 12:00 AM

    3. Result notice published

      Jun 25, 6:35 AMJune 25, 2026 6:35 AM

    Brief

    Ireland: Tenders/The Higher Education Authority/Invitation to tender for participation in a Framework for the provision of Temporary Staff Recruitment Services to the Higher Education Authority

    Awarded

    The competition has ended and a winner has been selected.

    Brief

    Rekruttering og bemanning

    The Higher Education Authority in Ireland has entered into a framework agreement with Osborne Recruitment, Noel Recruitment Ireland Limited, and Hartley People Ltd. for the provision of temporary staff recruitment services. The agreement has a duration of 4 years and an estimated maximum total value of 3,200,000 EUR. The award was based on cost.

    Result

    Winners
    • Hartley People Ltd.
    • Noel Recruitment Ireland Limited
    • Osborne Recruitment
    Number of bids
    14
    Contract value
    Not stated

    About the bid

      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 (

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      Contact email
      info@hea.ie
      Address
      3 Shelbourne Buildings, Crampton Avenue, D04 C2Y6 Dublin

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    Contracting authority
    The Higher Education Authority
    Title
    Invitation to tender for participation in a Framework for the provision of Temporary Staff Recruitment Services to the Higher Education Authority
    Type
    ResultFramework agreementPrequalification
    Main code
    79620000Supply services of personnel including temporary staff
    Supplemental codes
    79600000Recruitment services79610000Placement services of personnel
    Location
    Dublin
    Estimated value
    €3,200,000.00
    Duration
    48 months

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