Tender

2018 - 653 Temporary Recruitment Services (HomeWorks)

WM HOUSING GROUP

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22 Oct 2018 at 09:58

Tender Notice
Tender

22 Oct 2018 at 09:58

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

WM Housing Group is seeking a provider for Temporary Recruitment Services (HomeWorks), with a procurement process currently in the tender stage. The contract, valued at approximately £3.6 million, focuses on supplying qualified personnel for temporary or permanent maintenance vacancies within the social housing sector. The tender period closes on 6th November 2018, and the services will be delivered in Birmingham, in the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom. Interested parties must register on the WM Housing Group's E-Tendering Portal to submit their bids as part of an open procurement method.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in recruitment services, particularly those with experience in social housing placements or maintenance sectors. Companies that can demonstrate a network of qualified candidates, a transparent fee structure, and innovative online solutions for managing candidate applications will be well-positioned to compete. Furthermore, ventures aiming to enhance local employment prospects and promote diversity within the workforce could align well with the goals of WM Housing Group, thereby increasing their chances of success in securing this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2018 - 653 Temporary Recruitment Services (HomeWorks)

Notice Description

The successful framework provider must be able to demonstrate an ability to attract, adequately vet, verify, and present, a number of qualified persons in order to fulfil any temporary or permanent vacancies offered by the WM Housing Group within their maintenance teams. We are keen to hear from companies that can demonstrate a loyal pool of prospective employees, those with an appetite for providing mutually beneficial outcomes for our customers, or those that have been successful in the placement of diverse groups within the social housing sector. In particular, a provider must be prepared to offer the following: o Demonstrate the successful placement of candidates in one or more of the trades / specialisms listed, in occupied premises within the social housing sector. o Present a transparent fee structure to prospective candidates, as well as to WM, so WM know the true cost of any placement and prospective employees have an accurate sense of the remuneration they are likely to receive; o An online solution allowing the viewing of CV's through to the approval of timesheets or be prepared to have one operational in time for the commencement of the contract; o Be willing to work in partnership with WM in the pursuit of improving the employment opportunities for our customers as well as increasing the proportion of women within our repairs and maintenance section; o A single point of contact between WM and the company If you wish to express an interest in this project please ensure you are registered and logged into our Portal. The 'Express Interest' button will only appear on the Tender Management page if you are logged in. Applicants are advised to ensure that they do not base their submission on discussions with any other member of WM Housing Group Staff. If you require any clarification on matters contained within the Tender Documents, you must do so via Correspondence of the WMHG E-Tendering portal. Failure to observe this requirement may result in your bid being eliminated. Please note that in the case of tender clarifications where appropriate, answers will be circulated to all tenderers. NB: Should you require assistance or clarification on the use of In-Tend, please contact In-Tend support on 0845 557 8079 / +44 (0) 114 407 0065. You must upload your bid by using the 'Attach Documents' button and your return must be submitted via 'Submit Return' on the WMHG E-Procurement portal before the deadline date provided in the project details. You will have the option to modify you bid up until the deadline. Additional information: To express an interest in this project please follow the link below which will take you directly to WM Housing Groups E-Tendering Portal; https://in-tendhost.co.uk/wmhousing/aspx/Home You will be required to register if you have not already done so previously, and be logged in to be able to download the tender documents. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-401682e2-2092-494b-a107-80cc7d91d2fd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/870798c4-22f0-4ca4-8004-e50cfc91daf7
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

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

CPV Codes

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,600,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Oct 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Nov 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Feb 2019 - 31 Jan 2023 3-4 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
WM HOUSING GROUP
Contact Name
Paul Heffernan
Contact Email
paul.heffernan@wmhousing.co.uk
Contact Phone
0121 329 0432

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B37 7YN
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG32 Solihull
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Solihull
Electoral Ward
Bickenhill
Westminster Constituency
Meriden and Solihull East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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