Tender

Framework Agreement for Temporary Employment Agency/Agencies to supply Temporary Staff to stated work groups

THANET DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Tender

18 Jan 2020 at 15:25

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Thanet District Council is initiating a procurement process for a Framework Agreement titled "Framework Agreement for Temporary Employment Agency/Agencies to supply Temporary Staff to stated work groups." The contract aims to engage one or more qualified Employment Agencies to supply temporary staff, particularly commercial drivers and manual workers, for various operational sites across the district. The procurement is currently in the Tender stage, with a completion deadline set for 17th February 2020. The contract period is expected to commence on 20th April 2020 and will last for three years, with an optional one-year extension. The anticipated total value of this contract is £2,000,000, and the process follows an open procurement method.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in staffing and recruitment, particularly those that have experience in sourcing temporary personnel for public sector clients. Agencies that can demonstrate capability in providing skilled workers with legal rights to work in the UK will be well-positioned to compete effectively. Successful bidders in this process may also benefit from additional assignments throughout the contract duration, as temporary workers are expected to cater to varied roles across Thanet's operational locations, ranging from depots to harbours.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Framework Agreement for Temporary Employment Agency/Agencies to supply Temporary Staff to stated work groups

Notice Description

Thanet District Council is seeking to select and appoint to a Framework Agreement one or more (maximum of 4) suitably qualified Employment Agencies for the provision of temporary staff to the council for roles specified (mainly commercial drivers and manual workers) who have the legal right to work in the United Kingdom. Full detail of work groups/job titles required are contained in the Invitation to Tender Documentation. Temporary workers may be required to work over the whole of the district or be based at one of one of the council's operational sites, Manston Road Depot, Dane Park Depot, Ramsgate Port, Ramsgate Royal Harbour, Broadstairs Harbour, or the main council offices in Margate. The Framework Agreement is scheduled to commence 20th April 2020 and will be for a 3 year period with a single option to extend by a further 12 months (at the sole discretion of the Council). Evaluation will be as per the criteria and methodology as set out in the Invitation to Tender Documentation, as will Call Off procedures which will include Direct Award in ranked order of agencies appointed to the framework for specified work groups 1 & 2 and by means of mini competition of all appointed agencies for work groups 3 - 6. IMPORTANT INFORMATION: All procurement documents are available for download from the Kent Business Portal at www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk and available for suppliers to download and complete according to instructions contained. Any clarifications or questions must be submitted via the message function of Kent Business Portal by no later than 1400hrs Monday 10th February 2020. Completed tender documents must be submitted electronically via the Kent Business Portal by no later than Monday 17th February 2020. Additional information: Suppliers/agencies appointed to the framework agreement, will be ranked with highest scoring bidder ranked 1st, the second highest scoring bidder ranked 2nd and so on for the purpose of direct award of appointment of temporary agency staff within work groups 1 & 2 only at the rates contained within their tender submissions. Should the 1st ranking supplier/agency not be able to meet the requirement then the 2nd ranked will be asked and so on as may be required. Sourcing of temporary agency staff falling within all other work groups will be subject to mini competition as and when required with invitations to quote being offered to all appointed suppliers to the framework agreement. Only suppliers/agencies demonstrating that they are able to meet the full extent of staffing requirements across and as indicated within the work groups will be accepted onto the Framework Agreement. Full information as to evaluation and call off process is contained within the Invitation to Tender documentation

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78b1ecbb-f49a-4aeb-904f-800c3cf3b7c1
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
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

79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jan 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Feb 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Apr 2020 - 19 Apr 2023 2-3 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
THANET DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Karen Paton
Contact Email
karen.paton@thanet.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1843577112

Buyer Location

Locality
MARGATE
Postcode
CT9 1XZ
Post Town
Canterbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ44 East Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Thanet
Electoral Ward
Cliftonville West
Westminster Constituency
East Thanet

Further Information

Notice Documents

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