Tender

WCC - Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Second Tier Agency Staffing Requirements

WARWICKSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

24 Feb 2025 at 11:38

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Warwickshire County Council has initiated a dynamic purchasing system (DPS) for second tier agency staffing requirements, titled "WCC - Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Second Tier Agency Staffing Requirements." This procurement process falls under the recruitment services category (CPV: 79600000) and is located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The current stage is the tender phase, having been published on 24th February 2025, with a tender period ending on 23rd February 2029. The DPS, which is designed to supplement the Council's primary agency staffing contract, will be valid for four years from commencement. Interested suppliers must register and use Warwickshire County Council's e-tendering system, In-Tend, to express interest and submit applications.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which are specified as suitable. Businesses specialising in recruitment services can benefit by participating in various lots within the DPS, potentially securing contracts that supplement the Council's primary staffing needs. The procurement method used is a restricted procedure, ensuring a selective and controlled entry, which favours businesses capable of meeting specific requirements. Engaging in this DPS can provide a steady stream of opportunities across the contract period, contributing to sustained business expansion and development within the staffing industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WCC - Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Second Tier Agency Staffing Requirements

Notice Description

This notice involves the setting up of a dynamic purchasing system. Warwickshire County Council invites applications for second tier agency staffing requirements. The DPS is designed to supplement the Council's primary agency staffing contract and will be utilised when the primary contract has been unable to successfully meet a specific requirement. The DPS will consist of 18 Lots. The period of validity of the DPS will be 4 years from commencement. Further details of the individual Lots can be found in the tender documentation or via FTS Notice 2025/S 000-006394 published 20/2/25. Additional information: Warwickshire County Council will be using its e-tendering system (In-Tend) for the administration of this procurement process and providers must register with the system to be able to express an interest. The web address is: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/csw-jets/aspx/Home (https://intendhost.co.uk/csw-jets/aspx/Home) Registration and use of In-Tend is free. Once registered, all correspondence for this procurement process must be via the in-tend correspondence function. However, if you are unable to register with the website please email us at procurement@warwickshire.gov.uk During the course of the contract period the range and scope of these services may be subject to modification and variation to meet the changing needs a requirements of the Council, potential changes in legislation and the changing demands placed on the Council by its customers.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4684a172-1427-4783-854a-10373547973d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07e4dc11-23dd-4fbc-8e69-d73b23bbfbcd
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
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
£50,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Feb 202512 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Feb 20293 years to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
24 Feb 2029 - 25 Feb 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
WARWICKSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WARWICK
Postcode
CV34 4RL
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG13 Warwickshire CC
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Warwick
Electoral Ward
Warwick Saltisford
Westminster Constituency
Warwick and Leamington

Further Information

Notice Documents

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