Permanent & Contingent (PerCo) Staffing 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

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.

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.

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.

Joining the framework

The PerCo Framework is open and undergoes annual refreshes.

New agencies may apply during refresh periods, and existing suppliers are reviewed to ensure continued suitability.