Tender

Abri Group Recruitment Agency Framework Agreement

ABRI

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Summary of the contracting process

Abri Group is currently in the tender stage for a Framework Agreement to engage Recruitment Agencies to support staffing across various sectors within its operational regions (South, South East, and South West). The procurement falls under the industry category of recruitment services with an end-to-end focus – from temporary to permanent staffing requirements. The procurement method is selective, following a restricted procedure. Key dates include the tender period ending on 9th September 2024, and the contract period lasting from 20th January 2025 to 19th January 2027. Firms must ensure high compliance with legislation and employment laws, with a particular emphasis on equal opportunities and anti-discrimination practices.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for recruitment agencies, particularly those adept at handling diverse staffing needs across different sectors such as IT, finance, legal, housing, complaints, customer services, and trades. The framework is well-suited for SMEs given the procurement’s suitability criteria. Businesses specializing in niche demographics or offering high-quality, compliant recruitment services will find this tender a strategic avenue to secure recurrent procurement opportunities worth up to £10 million, providing a stable and lucrative partnership for the foreseeable future.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Abri Group Recruitment Agency Framework Agreement

Notice Description

Abri is seeking to put in place a Framework Agreement for the provision of services that can support the staffing requirements across the Abri Group. Abri requires suitably experienced Recruitment Agencies to consistently provide professional levels of performance and conduct whilst meeting the temporary, permanent and fixed term staffing requirements with top quality candidates. The supplier will need to deliver high quality control and effective monitoring providing services across the Abri Group and its operational areas. Agencies will meet all the requirements of legislation and employment law including that relating to equal opportunities and anti-discrimination practice. Services that can support the below business areas across our three regional geographies; the South, South East and South West regions: Lot 0 - Agencies who specialise in providing candidates from underrepresented demographics, such as LGBT, BME, ex-armed forces and disabled communities. Lot 1a (Administration & Customer Services) - e.g. Administration Assistant, Customer Contact Advisor, Personal Assistant, Administration Manager, Work Scheduler Lot 1b (Complaints) - e.g. Complaint Handler, Complaint Officer, Complaints Manager, Complaints Team Leader Lot 2 (Housing) - e.g. Housing Partner, Community Safety Partner, Independent Living Partner, Income Officer, Tenancy Specialist Lot 3 (Finance) - e.g. Purchase Ledger Assistant, Accountant (fully qualified), Accountant (part qualified), Finance Business Partner, Treasury Manager, Treasury Assistant, Financial Controller Lot 4a (IT - Digital Development & Data) - e.g. Senior Developer (C#), Core Systems Developer Reporting Developer, Principal Developer Lot 4b (IT - Operations) - e.g. IT Security Analyst, Infrastructure Engineer Lot 4c (IT - IT Experience) - e.g. Application Support Specialist, 1st/2nd/3rd Line Support Analyst, Network Support Analysts Lot 4d (IT - Insights) - e.g. Predictive Analytics Analyst, Researcher, PowerBI Developer, Data Scientist Lot 5a (HR) - e.g. HR Assistant, HR Business Partner, HR Advisor, L&D Assistant, L&D Partner Lot 5b (Legal) - e.g. Governance, Paralegal, Data Protection Manager, Data Protection Officer, Data Protection Manager, Solicitor, Procurement Specialists. Lot 6 (Asset Management) - e.g. Sustainability Manager, Strategic Assets Manager, Renewable Energy Specialist, Carbon Reporting Specialist, Environmental Law Specialist, air source heat pump installers, solar PV and battery installation engineers Lot 7 (Development) - e.g. Land Manager, Head of Land & Planning, Land Acquisition Specialist Lot 8a (Trades) - e.g. Carpenter, Electrician, Gas Engineer, Multi Trades Operative, Plumber, Advanced Multi Trades Operatives, Floorlayer, Roofer Lot 8b (Gas) - e.g. Gas Engineer, Installation Engineer, Gas Improver Lot 9 (Executive) - e.g. CEO, CFO, Executive Director,... Additional information: Please refer to the tender document set attached to this opportunity. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57710212-bae9-480c-9d85-6f4189a33334
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted 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

79610000 - Placement services of personnel

79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Jan 2025 - 19 Jan 2027 1-2 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
ABRI
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HAMPSHIRE
Postcode
SO50 6AD
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ35 South Hampshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Eastleigh
Electoral Ward
Eastleigh North
Westminster Constituency
Eastleigh

Further Information

Notice Documents

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