If the Temp Pool is not able to provide you with a Temp, you should use one of the Southern University Purchasing Consortium's (SUPC) approved suppliers.

Commission rates payable to these suppliers are very low and the agreement allows workers to transition to University employees after 13 weeks without further charge.

Approved suppliers for administrative staff are: Blue Arrow, Adecco, Brook Street, Manpower, Search Consultancy, Hays, Pertemps and Reed. Adecco is the top-ranked supplier on the framework which means you can appoint a temp directly from them without inviting the other suppliers to quote.

  • Adecco: contact Amanda Allcock on 44 (0)1904 640333 or at amanda.allcock@adecco.co.uk

As a real living wage employer, all temporary workers must be paid a minimum of £10.90 (the current real Living Wage rate).

If your appointment is for the full 12 weeks, inviting all suppliers to quote may result in a better price. Email your requirements to the supplier contacts, stating that you are from the University of York and are requesting a quotation under the SUPC agreement for temporary staff. You will then receive the advantageous pricing and terms.

Supplier details can be found in the HE Contracts database at https://www.hecontracts.co.uk/agreements/224/lots/323.