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Dynamic Purchasing System ("DPS") of Temporary Worker Agencies, and Interim Contractors/Consultants for Preferred Supplier Listing ("PSL") Status for Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council - Y23017

BIP Solutions Limited

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31 May 2023 at 11:35

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Summary of the contracting process

Dudley and Kent Commercial Services Limited, trading as Connect2Dudley, in partnership with Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council and Kent County Council’s Commercial Services Ltd, invites tenders for the Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) of Temporary Worker Agencies and Interim Contractors/Consultants for a Preferred Supplier Listing (PSL) status. This procurement, active from 31 May 2023, falls under the recruitment services category (CPV code 79600000). The tender period initially set to end on 4 September 2028 has been extended to 23 February 2029. The contract aims to meet the temporary and interim recruitment needs of Dudley Council and its associated educational institutions, with services to be delivered across the United Kingdom and numerous international locations. The procurement method being used is a restricted procedure, making it accessible to selective applicants meeting specific criteria.

This tender offers numerous growth opportunities for temporary recruitment agencies and interim worker consultants, particularly those capable of delivering high-quality recruitment services tailored to public sector needs. Businesses focused on providing recruitment managed services, particularly to the education sector within Dudley, would find this opportunity highly beneficial. With a substantial total value of GBP 100,000,000, the DPS structure allows for multiple agencies to join throughout the period, fostering a competitive and diverse supply network. Additionally, the procurement process encourages participation from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), thereby promoting inclusive business growth and broadening market access.

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Notice Title

Dynamic Purchasing System ("DPS") of Temporary Worker Agencies, and Interim Contractors/Consultants for Preferred Supplier Listing ("PSL") Status for Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council - Y23017

Notice Description

Text to be corrected in the original notice: Place of text to be modified: Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate Instead of: 04 September 2028 Time: 14:00 Read New: 23 February 2029 Time: 14:00 Dudley & Kent Commercial Services Limited T/A Connect2Dudley is a joint venture between Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council ("Dudley Council" and Commercial Services Kent Ltd ("CSKL" (a wholly owned business of Kent County Council), newly formed for the purpose of delivering services back to Dudley Council and CSKL respectively, for the benefit of the communities that it serves. This opportunity will allow Connect2Dudley to offer a recruitment managed service approach to the temporary and interim recruitment needs of Dudley Council, with an option for managed services to Dudley Council maintained schools and Academy Trusts/Multi Academy Trusts within the borough of Dudley. Connect2Dudley are seeking temporary recruitment and interim worker agencies to join the DPS

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1395f925-2c8c-4778-85bd-9c3c24d31972
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43ca53cb-3a2d-4481-8705-e97bf4a1fc32
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£100,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Mar 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Sep 20283 years to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
23 Sep 2029 - 24 Sep 2029 30 days
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
BIP Solutions Limited
Additional Buyers

Dudley and Kent Commercial Services (t/a Connect2Dudley)

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
UK-UK-WEST MALLING: RECRUITMENT SERVICES.: RECRUIT
Postcode
ME19 4YT
Postcode Area
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ46 West Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Tonbridge and Malling
Electoral Ward
Kings Hill
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

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