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Managed Services Provider for Temporary Recruitment

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON

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27 Jan 2025 at 10:34

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Southampton has completed a procurement process to appoint Tate Recruitment Limited as the Managed Services Provider for Temporary Recruitment, with a contract valued at £17,000,000. This initiative pertains to the recruitment services industry and aims to enhance compliance and streamline operations related to temporary staffing. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract will start on 23 January 2025 and end on 30 April 2027. This procurement process, although following transparency practices, is not regulated by UK or EU public procurement laws. The physical location for service delivery is Southampton, SO17 1BJ.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses by facilitating a robust system for temporary staffing. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) as well as Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) stand to benefit from participating as second- and third-tier suppliers, thereby expanding their client base and potentially increasing their business footprint. The streamlined processes and emphasis on compliance and efficiencies present a lucrative opportunity for businesses equipped to deliver high standards in recruitment services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Managed Services Provider for Temporary Recruitment

Notice Description

The University of Southampton wish to appoint a Temporary Recruitment Managed Service Provider (MSP). The managed service will deliver IR35 compliance and ensure Public Contract Regulations are adhered to whilst also enabling efficiencies through one order process, one way of working and one invoicing procedure. The University expects that recruitment agency expenditure is likely to be transferred to the managed service first. Followed by payments to individuals and then consultants and interims in accordance with the implementation plans agreed by the University. There is an expectation that contract usage will remain the same but may increase should the University grow student numbers. The level of expenditure routed through the contract will depend heavily upon ease of use of the managed service and the level of engagement between the Managed Service Provider and end users. The Managed Service Provider will provide, where possible, first tier agency staff directly. Where this cannot be achieved, the Managed Service Provider will source from second and third tier agencies and suppliers to fulfil the requirements. The Managed Service Provider will work with our current Managed Service Provider and their supplier list, where possible, for second and third tier agencies. The University of Southampton no longer meets the criteria of a 'body governed by public law' and is therefore not considered a contracting authority for the purposes of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and/or any replacement legislation. This procurement process is not regulated by UK (or EU) public procurement law. Where the University of Southampton advertises contracts, through any public sector tender portal, it does so on a voluntary basis by way of transparency and to encourage open competition, but it is not required to comply with the procurement legislation. For the purpose of procuring the goods/services described, the University is acting in accordance with its internal financial regulations and the procedure detailed in the Invitation to Tender document set.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e303000-ecb7-4bf4-87d8-e8d2d7b2fcda
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£17,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£17,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
23 Jan 2025 - 30 Apr 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO17 1BJ
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)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Portswood
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Test

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TATE RECRUITMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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