Recruit temporary, permanent and fixed-term teachers, education support staff and non-teaching staff for UK schools, colleges and education establishments.
Agreement number: RM6376
Start date: 30/04/2026
End date: 29/04/2029
Regulation: PA2023
Agreement type: Closed Framework
Available for: From September 2026, single and multi-academy trusts must procure supply staff through the framework agreement. The mandate is published in the 2026 Academy Trusts Handbook. It aims to provide better value for trusts. Read the DfE guidance for more information on the supply staff mandate. Local authority schools can also use the framework. The agreement may be used by: schools, academies and education establishments central government charities health local authority blue light services (police, fire, ambulance, search and rescue) devolved administrations
28 May 2026: Our new short order form is now available to simplify the contracting process.
This agreement gives you access to experienced suppliers providing temporary, permanent and fixed term teachers and support staff.
All suppliers are accredited.
The agreement is provided in partnership with:
DfE supports the agreement through its maximising value for pupils programme.
In scope roles include:
All educational establishments in the public sector can use this agreement, including:
● other public sector organisations such as local authorities, central government departments, hospitals and prisons
Private (for-profit) schools cannot use this agreement.
You can place a contract under this agreement by completing our short order form.
Read Framework Schedule 7: call off order procedure and our user guide for full details. Both can be found in the documents section.
You can award a contract by:
This is the recommended way to place a contract for lot 1. It is also available for lot 2.
Use this when:
Steps:
This is the recommended way to place a contract when awarding under lot 2. It is the best way to get a tailored service, and value when appointing a managed service provider.
Use this when:
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You can access pricing by using our agency selection tool.
Expires: 29/04/2029
Expires: 29/04/2029
Each section below has the links to the documents, what they are for, when to use them and if you need to enter any information into them.
You might not need all the contractual documents to buy the products or services from this agreement.
Crown Commercial Service (CCS) became Government Commercial Agency (GCA) on 1 April 2026. Documents published before this date may still refer to CCS. All contract documents remain valid for existing and new contracts, and there are no changes to how you work with us.
18 May 2026: The short order form has been updated to a simplified version. It is similar to the short order form for framework RM6238. You can find it under the documents tab.
Before buying from this agreement you should read the buyer guide and how to use contractual documents.
The buyer guide will help you understand how the agreement works and what you can or can’t use the agreement for.
This section might also include further guides or lists you will need to look at and make selections from, as well as previous webinar slides and Q&A scripts from sessions with buyers and suppliers.
RM6376 Joint schedule 1: definitions v1 Essential
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This is a glossary that clarifies the exact meaning of the words used throughout the contract.
RM6376 Joint schedule 2: variation form v1 Essential
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This is the official form you must use to change any part of the contract once it has started.
RM6376 Joint schedule 3: insurance requirements v1 Essential
You must complete the relevant sections in this document
This schedule lists out the insurance policies the supplier must have to cover the cost of accidents or mistakes.
RM6376 Joint schedule 4: commercially sensitive information v1 Essential
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This schedule lists the specific sensitive information that both buyer and supplier agree to keep private.
RM6376 Joint schedule 5: sustainability v1 Essential
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This schedule clarifies how the contract will protect the environment and support fair working conditions.
RM6376 Joint schedule 6: key subcontractors v1 Optional
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This schedule lists any other companies the supplier hires to help them do the work.
RM6376 Joint schedule 7: financial difficulties v1 Optional
If you use this document, you must complete the relevant sections
This schedule clarifies what happens if the supplier has serious money problems.
RM6376 Joint schedule 8: guarantee v1 Optional
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This is a legal promise from a larger company to finish the work if the supplier fails.
RM6376 Joint schedule 9: rectification plan v1 Essential
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This is a step-by-step plan for the supplier to fix a problem if their work is not good enough.
RM6376 Joint Schedule 10: processing data v1 Essential
You must complete the relevant sections in this document
This schedule provides the strict rules for handling personal information and following data protection laws (UK GDPR).
Call-off schedules are used when suppliers sell their goods or services to customers.
You can choose which schedules to include and whether to edit these template schedules when they form a call-off contract.
RM6376 Call-off schedule 9A security: short form v1 Optional
If you use this document, you must complete the relevant sections
This form enlists the security rules needed to protect data, buildings, and people. Use this for low-risk projects that only need basic security.
RM6376 Call-off schedule 8: business continuity and disaster recovery v1 Optional
If you use this document, you must complete the relevant sections
This schedule clarifies the plan for keeping services running if something goes wrong, like a power cut or a hack.
RM6376 Call-off schedule 7: key supplier staff v1 Optional
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This schedule lists out the specific people the supplier must use to do the work.
RM6376 Call-off schedule 6: ICT services v1 Optional
If you use this document, you must complete the relevant sections
This schedule clarifies the technical rules for providing IT, software, and computer services.
RM6376 Call-off schedule 5: pricing details v1 Optional
If you use this document, you must complete the relevant sections
This schedule clarifies the prices the supplier will charge and how the buyer will pay them.
RM6376 Call-off schedule 4: call-off tender v1 Essential
You must complete the relevant sections in this document
This schedule lists out the specific promises, solutions, and prices the supplier offered when they bid for the work.
RM6376 Call-off schedule 3: continuous improvement v1 Essential
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This schedule provides a way for the supplier to improve their service and lower costs over time.
RM6376 Call-off schedule 26: carbon reduction v1 Optional
If you use this document, you must complete the relevant sections
This schedule clarifies the supplier’s specific plan to lower their carbon emissions during the contract.
RM6376 Call-off schedule 25: additional sustainability requirements v1 Optional
If you use this document, you must complete the relevant sections
This schedule lists out the extra “green” rules the supplier must follow to protect the environment.
RM6376 Call-off schedule 24: corporate resolution planning v1. Optional
If you use this document, you must complete the relevant sections
This schedule clarifies what happens if a large supplier has serious money problems or goes out of business.
RM6376 Call-off schedule 23: HMRC terms v1 Optional
If you use this document, you must complete the relevant sections
This schedule includes the specific terms that may apply to HMRC buyers.
RM6376 Call-off schedule 21: Northern Ireland Law v1 Optional
If you use this document, you must complete the relevant sections
This schedule clarifies the specific laws and tax rules that apply to work in Northern Ireland.
RM6376 Call-off schedule 20: specification v1 Optional
If you use this document, you must complete the relevant sections
This schedule provides a detailed list of exactly what the buyer wants to buy.
RM6376 Call-off schedule 2: staff transfer v1 Essential
You must complete the relevant sections in this document
This schedule clarifies the rules and costs if staff move to a new employer when a contract starts or ends.
RM6376 Call-off schedule 19: Scottish Law v1 Optional
If you use this document, you must complete the relevant sections
This schedule clarifies that the contract will follow the laws of Scotland rather than England and Wales
RM6376 Call-off schedule 18: background checks v1 Optional
If you use this document, you must complete the relevant sections
This schedule lists out the security and criminal record checks staff must pass before they can start work.
RM6376 Call-off schedule 17: MOD terms v1 Optional
If you use this document, you must complete the relevant sections
This schedule clarifies the extra legal and security rules for Ministry of Defence (MOD) contracts.
RM6376 Call-off schedule 16: benchmarking v1 Optional
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This schedule provides a way to check if the supplier’s prices are still fair compared to the rest of the market.
RM6376 Call-off schedule 15: call-off contract management v1 Optional
If you use this document, you must complete the relevant sections
This schedule provides the rules for how the buyer and supplier will talk and solve problems.
RM6376 Call-off schedule 14: performance levels v1 Optional
If you use this document, you must complete the relevant sections
This schedule clarifies the quality standards the supplier must meet every day.
RM6376 Call-off schedule 13: implementation plan and testing v1 Optional
If you use this document, you must complete the relevant sections
This schedule lists out the timeline for the project and how you will prove the work is finished.
RM6376 Call-off schedule 12: clustering v1 Optional
If you use this document, you must complete the relevant sections
This schedule clarifies how different buyers can group together to buy things as one team.
RM6376 Call-off schedule 10: exit management v1 Optional
If you use this document, you must complete the relevant sections
This schedule lists out the plan for handing over the work when the contract ends.
RM6376 Call-off schedule 1: intellectual property rights v1 Essential
If you use this document, you must complete the relevant sections
This schedule clarifies who owns and is allowed to use the work, ideas, and data created during the contract.
Framework schedules are used by GCA to set up the agreement with suppliers.
RM6376 Framework schedule 9: cyber essentials scheme v1 Essential
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This schedule provides the rules for the security certificates the supplier must have to protect against online attacks.
RM6376 Framework schedule 8: self audit certificate v1 Essential
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This is a document where the supplier confirms that the sales and price information they gave to the government is correct.
RM6376 Framework schedule 7: call-off award procedure v1 Essential
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This schedule clarifies the legal steps you must follow to choose a supplier from this agreement.
RM6376 Framework Schedule 6a: short order form template v1 Optional
If you use this document, you must complete the relevant sections
This is a shorter, simpler version of the order form for low-risk or low-cost purchases.
RM6376 Framework schedule 6: order form template v1 Optional
If you use this document, you must complete the relevant sections
This schedule provides the blank documents you need to create a legal contract with a supplier.
RM6376 Framework Schedule 4: framework management v1 Essential
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This schedule clarifies how GCA and the supplier will work together to keep the agreement running well.
RM6376 Framework schedule 5: management charges and information v1 Essential
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This schedule clarifies the fees the supplier pays to use the agreement and the data they must share.
RM6376 Framework schedule 3: framework prices v1 Essential
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This schedule lists out the maximum prices the supplier is allowed to charge for their goods or services.
RM6376 Framework schedule 2: framework tender v1 Essential
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This schedule lists out the specific promises, solutions, and expertise the supplier offered to join the agreement.
RM6376 Framework schedule 1: specification v1 Essential
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This schedule provides a detailed list of all the goods and services available under this agreement.