How to Buy Recruitment Services Through the Value Match Framework
How to Buy Recruitment Services Through the Value Match Supply Agency Framework
Finding reliable temporary staff should not mean navigating an unnecessarily complicated procurement process.
As an approved provider on the Value Match Supply Agency Framework, Bennett Staff can now be appointed by participating schools, academies and public-sector organisations through a clear, efficient and fully compliant purchasing route.
Here is how the process works.
Why use a recruitment framework?
Public-sector organisations must be able to demonstrate that their suppliers have been appointed fairly, transparently and in accordance with procurement requirements, and for schools in line with the DfE and GCA mandate.
A framework creates a pre-established route through which eligible organisations can purchase services. Providers have already been assessed against defined requirements, reducing the time and resources buyers would otherwise need to invest in sourcing and evaluating suppliers independently.
Using the Value Match framework can help organisations:
- Follow a compliant procurement route
- Reduce administration and duplication
- Access pre-approved recruitment providers
- Compare services and rates transparently
- Mobilise staffing support more quickly
- Demonstrate value for money
For schools and other busy organisations, this offers an effective balance between strong governance and the need to respond quickly when staffing requirements arise.
Appointing Bennett Staff in five steps
The call-off process is structured to make the appointment of an approved provider as straightforward as possible.
- Complete the Access Agreement
The first step is to complete an Access Agreement with Value Match. This enables the organisation to use the framework and begins the formal purchasing process.
- Complete the required procurement notice
The buyer completes the relevant notice setting out the planned contract award. Value Match can provide guidance about the process and the information required.
- Sign the Call-Off Contract
The Call-Off Contract is issued for electronic signature, providing a clear contractual basis for the service. This establishes the agreed terms between the buyer and the appointed recruitment provider.
- Agree implementation arrangements
Once Bennett Staff has been appointed, our team will work with the organisation to confirm its recruitment requirements and operating arrangements.
This may include:
- Key contacts and authorisation processes
- Types of roles required
- Booking and placement procedures
- Candidate checks and compliance requirements
- Timesheet and invoicing arrangements
- Reporting expectations
- Service review meetings
- The contract goes live
When the documentation and implementation arrangements are complete, the service can go live, and the organisation can begin requesting workers through Bennett Staff.
Our team will remain available throughout the relationship, providing responsive support and helping the organisation adapt its staffing arrangements as needs change.
Competitive and transparent framework rates
The Value Match framework provides clarity around the rates and terms under which recruitment services are purchased.
Bennett Staff’s agreed rates are lower than the GCA rate caps, helping organisations demonstrate value for money without sacrificing the quality of candidate screening, personal account management or ongoing support.
We also do not charge a transfer fee after a temporary worker has completed the relevant 12-week period. This supports organisations that may wish to offer a successful temporary worker a permanent position.
The benefits of working with Bennett Staff
Bennett Staff has supported local employers and candidates since 1958. We combine established recruitment processes with the flexibility, accessibility and personal service of an independent local business.
Our clients benefit from:
- Experienced, locally based recruitment consultants
- Access to an established network of candidates
- Temporary and permanent recruitment support
- Clear and honest communication
- Thorough candidate screening
- Competitive and transparent rates
- A responsive service tailored to individual requirements
Start the conversation
Whether you regularly use agency workers or need occasional help with urgent vacancies, the Value Match framework provides a simpler and fully compliant route to Bennett Staff’s recruitment services.
Contact Bennett Staff to discuss your requirements and find out how to appoint us through the Value Match Supply Agency Framework.
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