Link3 Recruitment is approved on both Lot 1 and Lot 2 of the GCA Framework
From September 2026, single and multi-academy trusts must procure supply staff through the Government Commercial Agency RM6376 Supply Teachers and Education Recruitment framework, unless they have an alternative compliant arrangement.
Link3 Recruitment's approval across both Lot 1 and Lot 2 of the GCA RM6376 framework enables schools and trusts to access compliant, cost-effective and dependable staffing solutions with confidence.
A compliant, flexible approach to education staffing
Choosing the right recruitment partner is essential. As an approved supplier on both Lot 1 and Lot 2 of the Government Commercial Agency's RM6376 Supply Teachers and Education Recruitment framework, Link3 Recruitment provides schools, trusts and education providers with a fully compliant route to temporary, permanent and managed staffing solutions.
LOT 1
Teachers & Education Recruitment
✓ What it is: Used for directly appointing individual teachers, SEN specialists, teaching assistants, and support staff on a booking-by-booking basis.
✓ Who uses it: The vast majority of schools and trusts use this route for their day-to-day staffing needs, retaining control over individual hiring decisions.
LOT 2
Managed Service Provision (MSP)
✓ What it is: Designed to appoint a single, master-vendor supplier to manage all of your temporary and permanent staffing needs through their own wider supply chain.
✓ Who uses it: Generally utilized by larger multi-academy trusts (MATs) that want to outsource the entirety of their supply chain management rather than dealing with individual agencies.
Why Link3 Recruitment?
Education is built on people, and finding the right people matters. Link3 Recruitment combines sector expertise with a relationship-led approach, delivering trusted staffing solutions through both Lot 1 and Lot 2 of the RM6376 framework. From day-to-day supply cover to fully managed workforce solutions, we help education providers recruit with confidence while maintaining the highest standards of compliance and safeguarding.
What you need to do next
From September 2026, the GCA RM6376 framework is expected to become the standard route for many academy trusts, unless a compliant alternative can be clearly demonstrated under the Procurement Act 2023.
We are already an approved supplier across both Lots 1 & 2, offering a seamless and compliant way for schools and trusts while maintaining full procurement confidence and control.
FAQs
What is the difference between Lot 1 and Lot 2 of the RM6376 framework?
Lot 1 is designed for the direct supply of individual education professionals, including teachers, SEN specialists, teaching assistants, nursery practitioners, and support staff. Lot 2 provides managed staffing solutions, workforce management services, and larger-scale recruitment support for schools and academy trusts with ongoing staffing requirements.
Why should schools use the GCA RM6376 recruitment framework?
The RM6376 framework provides schools and trusts with a compliant and efficient route to procuring education staff. By using an approved supplier such as Link3 Recruitment, organisations can reduce procurement risk, maintain compliance with regulations, and gain access to thoroughly vetted education professionals when staffing needs arise.
Who can access staffing services through the RM6376 framework?
The framework is available to schools, academies, multi-academy trusts, local authorities, colleges, and other eligible education providers. It offers a streamlined way to source qualified teaching and support staff while adhering to procurement requirements.
What types of education professionals can be supplied through the framework?
Through the RM6376 framework, Link3 Recruitment can provide qualified teachers, SEN specialists, teaching assistants, nursery practitioners, cover supervisors, learning support assistants, administrative staff, and other education professionals. We support staffing requirements across early years, primary, secondary, SEND, and further education settings.
How can my school arrange a framework review with Link3 Recruitment?
Schools, academies, and trusts can book a framework review with Link3 Recruitment to discuss their staffing requirements, procurement obligations, and recruitment strategy. Our team can explain how the RM6376 framework works and recommend the most effective route for accessing compliant education staffing solutions.
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