WSTLAT Provision of Supply Agency Services
The contract covers the provision of supply agency services to Westcountry Schools Trust and Learning Academies Trust, with PHP Law LLP identified as the buying organisation for this collaborative education-sector procurement. The appointed agencies will provide safe, compliant and good-quality temporary agency workers when required, supporting continuity of provision, safeguarding compliance, operational flexibility and value for money across four lots reflecting the two Academy Trusts and their geographic areas. Four separate contracts are intended, each covering a three-year term with possible extensions of one year plus one year. Delivery will take place across the UKK3, UKK4 and UKK41 areas of the United Kingdom. The estimated total contract value is £11,750,000. The critical requirement is the ability to supply workers who meet applicable safeguarding and legal compliance standards, as the service specifically requires safe and compliant agency personnel.
Buyer: PHP Law LLP. Source: Find a Tender. Updated 21 Oct 2026.
Key facts
- Estimated value: £11.8m
- Bids close: 30 Nov 2026
- Location: Cornwall and Isles of Scilly, Devon, Plymouth, Devon CC
- Procedure: Open procedure
- Contract period: 4 Jan 2027 to 21 Feb 2030
- Category: Supply services of personnel including temporary staff (79620000)
From the official notice
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).
View the official notice
Questions about this tender
When is the deadline?
Bids close on 30 Nov 2026.
What is it worth?
The estimated value is £11.8m.
Who can apply?
The buyer has marked it as suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
How do I bid?
Open the official notice, register on the buyer's portal and submit your bid before the deadline.
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