Agencies interested to join the PerCo Framework

The PerCo Framework is an open framework that enables schools to access and work with recruitment agencies compliantly.

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Agencies interested to join the PerCo Framework /

Recruitment agencies that wish to supply recruitment services to Harris academies and head office departments must do so via the PerCo Recruitment Framework.

The framework provides a clear, transparent route to working with Harris academies under agreed terms and performance standards.

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What the framework means for agencies.

Agencies on the PerCo Framework:

  • Are appointed to one or more specialist Lots
  • Operate under agreed terms, pricing and compliance standards
  • Receive recruitment requests via the Omnijo framework platform
  • Are reviewed as part of annual framework refreshes

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Supplier Lots

The framework includes 12 specialist Lots, covering areas such as:

  • Education leadership and teaching
  • Supply and classroom support
  • Corporate, finance, HR and IT
  • Estates and facilities
  • Executive search and managed services

Requests are routed to the most relevant suppliers to improve quality and efficiency.

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How agencies will work with Omnijo

Agencies will:

  • Receive and respond to requisitions online
  • Submit candidate details through the platform
  • Manage bookings, timesheets and confirmations digitally
  • Operate within agreed mark-ups and pricing limits
  • Be paid in line with framework payment terms

All communication and activity is recorded for transparency and compliance.

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Performance management

Supplier performance is monitored using agreed KPIs, including:

  • Time to fill
  • Quality of candidates
  • Assignment completion
  • Compliance and process adherence
  • Cost efficiency and service quality

Performance is reviewed termly and annually. Persistent under-performance may result in removal from the framework.

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Framework Lots

LOT

Staffing Category

Job Types

Maximum Number of Suppliers

      1

Education Leadership

  • Academy based Senior Leadership Team (SLT)

  • Central Team Education Executive Leadership

5-10

2

Classroom Teaching (permanent and FTC)

  • Qualified Teachers

  • Unqualified Teachers

  • SEND Teachers

  • Vocational Skills / Higher Education

No Limit Imposed

3

Supply Teaching (short term cover i.e. sickness/absence cover)

  • Qualified Teachers

  • Supply / Cover Teachers

  • Cover Supervisors

No Limit Imposed

4

Classroom Support & Pastoral

  • 1:1 Support

  • SEND

  • Teaching Assistants

  • Early Years

  • Welfare and Safeguarding

  • Classroom Technicians

  • Exam Invigilators / Officers

  • Heads of Year

No Limit Imposed

5

Administration & Operational

  • Administration

  • Office based 

5-10

6

Digital, Data and Technology

  • Data/School MIS

  • IT Service Delivery

  • IT Support

  • Infrastructure

  • Cyber Security

5-10

7

Corporate

  • Health & Safety

  • Procurement

  • Marketing

  • Communications

  • Legal

  • Commercial

  • Fundraising

10-15

8

Finance & Audit

  • Audit

  • Accounting

  • Academy finance

  • Business partnering

5-10

9

Human Resources

  • HR

  • Payroll

  • Operations

  • Talent Acquisition

  • L&D

5-10

10

Estates

  • Facilities and Premises

  • Estates management

  • Project management

5-10

11

Executive Search

  • Senior management

  • Directors

  • Executive leadership (central team)

  • Principal

  • Technical & specialist

3-5

12

Managed Service

  • Off payroll contingent workers

     

1-3

Register your interest to become a preferred supplier