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12 Nov 2021 at 09:20

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves The University Caterers Organisation Ltd (TUCO Ltd) in the UK, seeking to provide recruitment services for temporary and permanent catering staff. The tender, titled "Provision of temporary and permanent catering staff", falls within the services industry category, with a total contract value of £15 million. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 31 August 2021, with the contract set to commence on 1 September 2021 and running until 31 August 2026. The procurement method employed is a selective procedure, allowing TUCO Ltd to tailor the recruitment services offered to meet the diverse needs of its member institutions across the UK.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the recruitment services sector, particularly those specialising in catering staffing solutions. Companies that are agile, able to provide both temporary and permanent staffing services, and can demonstrate flexibility in service delivery will be well-suited to compete. The ongoing demand for such services amid varying requirements from member institutions highlights a robust market for suppliers who can cater to these specific needs.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Provision of temporary and permanent catering staff

Notice Description

Provision of recruitment services for temporary and permanent catering staff to members of TUCO. Members operate across the UK. The majority of the requirement will be for temporary catering staff, with some requirements for permanent and fixed-term catering staff. Users of this framework may choose to use all or part of the scope of this agreement. Member Institutions may have differing needs in service delivery, and therefore suppliers will need to offer a degree of flexibility and tailoring in their service. The Framework Specification sets out the core requirements, which are the fundamental services and deliverables that the supplier should be able to offer, as well as some additional non-core or desirable services. However, specific details of the service required will be provided by each Members Institution prior to commencement of their individual call-off Contract. The Specification is included in the tender documents, potential providers should ensure that they read.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2ea1f7d0-fbfb-4ed3-bb01-dfe68a7ced13
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/622028e7-d578-4c70-a222-612b9d4d22fb
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
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

79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£15,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Aug 20214 years ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2021 - 31 Aug 2026 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The University Caterers Organisation Ltd (TUCO Ltd)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M2 7LE
Postcode Area
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
18
Supplier Names

AJ Catering Staff Ltd

Angel Human Resources Ltd

Anthony James Consulting Ltd

Appetite4Work Limited.

Arc Hospitality Recruitment Solutions ltd

Berkeley Scott Limited

Blue Arrow Ltd

KSB Recruitment Consultants Ltd

MSSHOSP Ltd t/a Mint People

Neuven Solutions Limited

Paterson Personnel Ltd trading as Paterson Recruitment part of T

Reed Specialist Recruitment Ltd.

SNS Recruitment Ltd

Search Consultancy Ltd

Starry Care UK Limited

Syft Online Limited trading as Indeed Flex

The Waiting Game (Bristol) Ltd.

Verve Personnel Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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