What is The GCA Supply Teachers Framework?
The Government Commercial Agency (GCA) Supply Teachers and Education Recruitment Framework has been created to help schools, academies and multi-academy trusts source high-quality education staff through approved recruitment suppliers.
The framework replaces the previous Crown Commercial Service (CCS) agreement and provides a compliant route for procuring temporary and permanent education staff. Every supplier on the framework has been assessed against strict standards covering safeguarding, compliance, financial stability and service quality.
For schools, this means less procurement risk, improved transparency and confidence that suppliers meet Department for Education expectations.
Mana Education is proud to have been an approved supplier under both the previous CCS framework and the new GCA framework, demonstrating our long-standing commitment to quality and compliance.
Bitesize Video 1: What is the GCA Supply Teachers Framework?
Learn how the Government Commercial Agency (GCA) Supply Teachers and Education Recruitment Framework helps schools and academy trusts source compliant supply staff through approved suppliers.
Benefits of Using a Framework Supplier
Schools and academy trusts choosing a GCA-approved supplier benefit from:
- Government-approved procurement routes
- Fully vetted recruitment suppliers
- Transparent pricing structures
- Reduced procurement administration
- Consistent safeguarding standards
- Access to high-quality teachers and support staff
The framework is designed to save schools time while ensuring value for money and compliance.
Who Can Use The Framework?
The framework is available to:
- Primary Schools
- Secondary Schools
- Special Schools
- Alternative Provisions
- Multi-Academy Trusts
- Colleges
Whether you need day-to-day supply cover, long-term staffing solutions or permanent recruitment support, the framework provides a compliant route to market.
Why Choose Mana Education?
Mana Education has supplied schools throughout Northamptonshire, Leicestershire, Rutland, Lincolnshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire for many years. We have supplied educators on the previous CCS (Crown Commercial Services) framework since it's inception in 2018, so we already understand the framework from beginning to end and can make your introduction to the GCA an easy transition.
Our consultants understand local schools, local labour markets and local challenges, allowing us to provide responsive and cost-effective staffing solutions.
Watch the video above to learn more about how the GCA framework works and why schools are increasingly adopting it.
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FAQ's
Q: Is Mana Education a GCA-approved supplier?
Yes. Mana Education is an approved supplier on the Government Commercial Agency Supply Teachers and Education Recruitment Framework (RM6376).Q: Do academy trusts have to use the GCA framework?
From September 2026, academy trusts are expected to use the GCA framework unless they can demonstrate a compliant alternative route that provides equal or better value for money.Q: Are the framework rates fixed?
No. The published rates are maximum framework caps. Schools and trusts can achieve lower rates through agreed commercial volume arrangements.Q: Does the framework help with safeguarding compliance?
Yes. Framework suppliers must meet strict safeguarding and compliance standards aligned with DfE requirements.Q: Can schools hire supply teachers permanently through the framework?
Yes. Framework rules include provisions that allow schools to take temporary staff permanent after qualifying periods without paying transfer fees.Relevant Keywords for this page:
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