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Recruitment Agency framework

Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

13 Oct 2021 at 13:29

Award Notice
TenderAmendment

20 Oct 2020 at 12:46

Tender Notice
TenderAmendment

30 Sep 2020 at 09:37

Tender Notice
Tender

29 Sep 2020 at 12:50

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman (PHSO) has initiated an open tender process for the "Recruitment Agency Framework" to provide various recruitment services including permanent, temporary, and executive placements. This contract spans an initial term of two years, commencing on 4th January 2021, with the potential to extend for an additional two years. The estimated total value of the contract is £7.5 million, with a tender submission deadline set for 11:00 on 30th October 2020. The successful suppliers will be based in the North West region of the United Kingdom, and the framework covers several lots, specifically targeting different recruitment categories such as ICT, Finance, HR, and Business Support.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for recruitment firms, especially those with expertise in various niche markets and the capacity to fulfil diverse service mandates. With the potential for up to 20 suppliers to be included across different lots, firms that demonstrate strong performance in candidate sourcing and selection, as well as a commitment to social responsibility, will be well-positioned to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, leveraging their agility and local market knowledge to drive bidding success.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Recruitment Agency framework

Notice Description

PHSO is pleased to invite you to submit a formal tender submission for the opportunity to be included on PHSO's Recruitment Agency framework for the provision of Recruitment Services. The framework length will be for 2 years with the option to extend for up to 2 further years (1+1). The framework will cover permanent, fixed term, temporary and contract recruitment to cover all PHSO service areas including executive positions. The framework will contain the following lots: Lot 1: Executive Lot 2: ICT Lot 3: Finance, HR, Facilities, Procurement and Business Planning Lot 4: General Business Support . Upon receiving this ITT you are required to express an interest if you intend to submit a tender. This is to ensure you receive periodic updates and any clarification question responses. Expressions of interest should be sent to: Robert.Kelk@ombudsman.org.uk The initial framework term will be for 24 months with the option to extend for up to a further 24 months This is an open tender process. For each Lot there will be up to 5 suppliers issued to the top five (5) highest scoring submissions, who have also met all other criteria following evaluation of supporting evidence. The Framework will be awarded for an initial term of 2 years with an option to extend for up to 2 additional years. The estimated value incorporated into this notice (PS7.5 million) is representative of the estimated spend over the maximum term of 4 years. The contracting authority expressly reserves the right not to award any contract as a result of the procurement process commenced by publication of this notice. In no circumstances will the contracting authority be liable for any costs incurred by the candidate and any expenditure, work or effort undertaken prior to contract award is accordingly a matter solely for the commercial judgement of potential suppliers. The contracting authority is using the Sharefile portal https://ombudsman.sharefile.com/i/i4ca2ec09a524937a to give unrestricted access to the procurement documentation. To gain access tenderers must register their company details at the above website. Once registered, tenderers will be emailed a log-in and password, which will allow them to gain access to the documents. Documents will be available from 30/09/20. Tenderers will need to electronically submit their completed documents (including online questionnaires) via HRProcurement@ombudsman.org.uk by 11:00 on 11am Friday, 30th October 2020 Any supplier questions/queries will need to be submitted via Robert.Kelk@ombudsman.org.uk. No queries will be accepted or responded to outside of this facility. Under the agreement the provider (s) will be required to actively participate in the economic and social regeneration of, and surroundings of, the place of delivery of the agreement. Therefore selection and award criteria, specification requirements and contract performance conditions may relate in particular to social and environmental considerations.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-408db616-2fc2-4a59-9419-b9081255105b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a677ff22-daa2-4b32-ae87-4e2dee83a23f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

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
£7,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Nov 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Oct 20214 years ago
Contract Period
20 Oct 2021 - 19 Oct 2023 1-2 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
Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4QP
Postcode Area
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Vincent Square
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
10
Supplier Names

GatenbySanderson

Michael Page International Recruitment Limited

Green Park Interim & Executive Limited

Hays Specialist Recruitment Ltd

Allen Lane Limited

ROBERT WALTERS INTERNATIONAL FINANCING LIMITED

Certes Computing Ltd

Reed Specialist Recruitment Limited

InterQuest Group (UK) Limited

Search Consultancy Limited

Further Information

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