Planning

Lancashire Renewables - Tender for the Provision of Agency Workers/Staff

LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

26 Jul 2023 at 14:46

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Lancashire County Council is planning a procurement process titled "Lancashire Renewables - Tender for the Provision of Agency Workers/Staff" in the recruitment services industry. The process aims to secure a contract with a recruitment agency to support ongoing workforce needs from April 2024, with a deadline for engagement responses by September 1, 2023. The opportunity is located in North West, United Kingdom, and will involve the creation of a pool of staff covering multiple roles to support Lancashire Renewables' operational activities.

This tender presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the recruitment services sector seeking to expand their business. Businesses capable of providing agency workers with a physical presence at industrial sites, maintaining a close relationship with the buying organization, and demonstrating expertise in managing multiple roles within a contract will be well-suited to compete. The Lancashire Renewables project emphasises the need for responsiveness to service locations, clarity in contractual terms and a commitment to meeting performance metrics, offering a platform for qualified agencies to showcase their capabilities and grow their portfolio.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Lancashire Renewables - Tender for the Provision of Agency Workers/Staff

Notice Description

Lancashire Renewables Limited (formally Global Renewables) was established in 2010 and operates two flagship waste treatment facilities in Leyland and Thornton; handling household and residual waste (circa 400,000 tonnes p.a.). LRL currently employs circa 180 people. The headcount will increase up to a total of 272 people as the company prepares to undertake additional processing activity in 2025. To support LRL's operation and commencing from April 2024, LRL wishes to have a contract in place with a recruitment agency to provide and support the ongoing requirement for agency workers. LRL currently spends approximately PS400-450k per annum on agency staff (based on company payroll information). Currently, LRL typically has 10-15 agency employees on the ground. As part of the soft market testing exercise, we are hoping to review and clarify certain criteria that will help us to create a final tender specification. Typical criteria may include, but not be restricted to, the following topics: * Presenting the industrial nature of LRL's sites and clarity of the working environment * Whether the recruitment agency can provide a physical presence at LRL's sites to support the service, any agency staff on the ground, and moreover a close relationship between the agency and LRL * Typical roles and responsibilities of both the agency and LRL under a contract * Creation of a pool of staff assigned to LRL covering multiple roles * Ability to service each of LRL's two sites or any envisaged difficulties servicing either location * Feasibility and criteria around permanent employment from either an agency worker on the agency's books or a new employee * Contract terms (including duration) and performance metrics. To declare your interest in this project, please read the scoping document and respond to the questionnaire and return your completed questionnaire to James Mynott / Procurement Manager @ LRL / james.mynott@lancashirerenewables.co.uk no later than 1st September 2023. LRL will consider all responses and look to hold engagement sessions with suppliers in September 2023.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-02c91c83-8ebf-426f-b4c7-0e569d4125f7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae92441a-e932-4e54-839d-bf485b4d9b80
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Sep 2023Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR1 8XJ
Post Town
Preston
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Further Information

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