Tender

Flexible Resource Pool

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

This public procurement record has 12 releases in its history.

TenderAmendment

19 Mar 2019 at 15:16

TenderAmendment

19 Mar 2019 at 14:45

TenderAmendment

15 Mar 2019 at 15:20

TenderAmendment

15 Mar 2019 at 15:13

TenderAmendment

14 Mar 2019 at 15:52

TenderAmendment

07 Mar 2019 at 14:09

TenderAmendment

07 Mar 2019 at 11:09

TenderAmendment

07 Mar 2019 at 11:07

TenderAmendment

06 Mar 2019 at 17:31

TenderAmendment

06 Mar 2019 at 15:31

TenderAmendment

06 Mar 2019 at 10:16

Tender

01 Mar 2019 at 12:39

Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Commercial Service is currently conducting a procurement process to establish a Framework Contract titled "Flexible Resource Pool," aimed at providing Workforce Management services primarily to NHS Contracting Authorities and other UK public sector bodies. This open tender, classified under services, allows for submissions until the deadline on 29 March 2019. The contract period will begin on 25 June 2019 and extend until 24 June 2023. Interested suppliers can find more details in the associated documents available for this opportunity.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in scheduling, business consultancy, recruitment services, and health services. Participating companies can leverage their expertise in workforce management, optimisation software, and consultancy to meet the needs of various public sector organisations as they seek to enhance their operational efficiency. This framework can facilitate long-term partnerships with the NHS and other governmental bodies, ultimately fostering growth and sustainability in the business landscape.

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Notice Title

Flexible Resource Pool

Notice Description

Crown Commercial Service (the Authority) is seeking to establish a Framework Contract for the provision of Workforce Management services. This requires Suppliers to deliver selected Workforce Management services to Contracting Authority's in order to achieve organisational efficiency. The Framework Contract will focus on the provision of Workforce Management services to NHS Contracting Authority's but will be open to all UK public sector bodies

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0cc8dbe6-d629-4301-88f2-9cb879022b70
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32a8a923-5093-4105-8725-f57d53d89db2
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

48 - Software package and information systems

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

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

48330000 - Scheduling and productivity software package

48450000 - Time accounting or human resources software package

48900000 - Miscellaneous software package and computer systems

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

79600000 - Recruitment services

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Mar 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
24 Jun 2019 - 24 Jun 2023 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

Notice Documents

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