Tender

Permanent Recruitment

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

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12 Apr 2018 at 14:41

Tender Notice
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10 Apr 2018 at 10:57

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Commercial Service is currently conducting a tender process for a Framework Agreement titled "Permanent Recruitment." This initiative aims to provide permanent recruitment services across various sectors in the UK, including Central Government Departments, NHS bodies, and Local Authorities. The procurement is in the active tender stage, with the deadline for submissions set for 2nd May 2018. The framework is expected to span two years, commencing on 28th August 2018, with an extension option allowing a total possible duration of up to four years. The contract value is estimated at £300 million and is categorised under recruitment services (CPV code: 79600000).

This procurement presents significant business opportunities for recruitment agencies and service providers looking to engage with public sector bodies in the UK. Companies that specialise in recruitment services, particularly those offering national and regional coverage, would be particularly well-suited to participate. The open procurement method encourages a diverse range of suppliers, making this an ideal opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to expand their reach within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Permanent Recruitment

Notice Description

Crown Commercial Service as the contracting authority wishes to establish a pan government Framework Agreement for the provision of Permanent Recruitment Services, intended for access by all UK public sector bodies including Central Government Departments and their Arm's Length Bodies and Agencies, Non Departmental Public Bodies, NHS bodies, Local Authorities, Devolved Administrators and Emergency Services and other bodies who are named in the OJEU contract notice. This framework aims to establish an agreement with a comprehensive range of suppliers providing national and regional coverage. Further details on this procurement can be found here: http://ccs-agreements.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/procurement-pipeline. The duration of the Framework Agreement is two (2) years with an option to extend for a further two (2) periods of twelve (12) months at the Authority's discretion. Additional information: This Framework Agreement will be for an Initial Period of two (2) years with an option to extend for up to two (2) further periods of twelve (12) months at the Authority's discretion up to a total duration of forty eight (48) months. The values provided in Sections (ii) (1.5) and (ii) (2.4) are only estimates. We cannot guarantee any business through the Framework Agreement. This procurement will be evaluated in accordance with the process set out in the Invitation to Tender documentation. The Authority reserves the right to run all stages of the procurement concurrently.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d448f92-dcd6-44b9-b7a2-31aa197b488a
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
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
£300,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Apr 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 May 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
27 Aug 2018 - 27 Aug 2022 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Further Information

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