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Summary of the contracting process

The National Audit Office (NAO) has initiated a procurement process for the "CPT_23_02 Corporate Services Temporary and Permanent Recruitment Roles Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS)," aimed at hiring services for recruitment across various categories. This DPS is categorised under recruitment services, identified by the code 79600000, and facilitates hiring for roles including Digital, Communications and Marketing, Human Resources, Finance, and many others. The procurement employs an open procedure above the threshold and involves multiple suppliers, with the NAO serving as the buying organisation. Though the comprehensive duration of the contract extends from 1st July 2024 to 30th June 2029, the current initial period for the dynamic purchasing system is three years, with possible extensions up to two additional years. The contract is valued at £4.2 million inclusive of VAT, with services delivered across the United Kingdom.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses, especially SMEs and VCSEs, to engage with a prestigious client like the National Audit Office. It opens avenues for consistent collaboration across various specialised fields, enabling suppliers to demonstrate their capabilities in providing high-quality recruitment services. The unrestricted nature of the DPS allows continuous application submissions, increasing chances for businesses to enter into promising collaborations even after the initial selection phase. With a focus on dynamic recruitment, this tender is particularly beneficial for firms specialising in corporate, digital, financial, and strategic recruitment solutions. Underlining the importance of compliant and effective services, it is a perfect opportunity for businesses ready to deliver innovative staffing solutions to the public sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

CPT_23_02 Corporate Services Temporary and Permanent Recruitment Roles Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS)

Notice Description

The National Audit Office (NAO) has established a multi-Supplier Recruitment services Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) Agreement for the supply of Corporate staff based on the following 16 different subcategories: A. Corporate Services Temporary Recruitment Roles Services Sub - Category 1 Digital, Sub - Category 2 Communications and Marketing, Sub - Category 3 Design and Publishing, Sub - Category 4 Human Resources and Learning and Development, Sub - Category 5 Finance/ Payroll/Procurement and Facilities, Sub - Category 6 Executive and Administrative Support, Sub - Category 7 Senior/Strategy and Specialist roles including Non - Executives Director (NED), Sub - Category 8 Internal and External Audit B. Corporate Services Permanent Recruitment Roles Services Sub - Category 9 Digital, Sub - Category 10 Communications and Marketing, Sub - Category 11 Design and Publishing, Sub - Category 12 Human Resources and Learning and Development, Sub - Category 13 Finance/ Payroll/Procurement and Facilities, Sub - Category 14 Executive and Administrative Support, Sub - Category 15 Senior/Strategy and Specialist roles including Non - Executives Director (NED), Sub - Category 16 Internal and External Audit The contract value for both Corporate Services Temporary and Permanent Recruitment Roles Services is PS4.2m inclusive of VAT. The purpose of the DPS Agreement is to provide the NAO with the opportunity to work with experienced organisations who can source candidates for corporate service roles. There will be no limit on the number of organisations who will be added to the DPS throughout the life of the DPS, subject to their applications meeting the criteria set out in the tender documentation. The DPS will run for an initial period of 3 years from with the option to further extend the term of the agreement for a period of up to two years (on the basis of two periods of 12 months). Interested organisations can use the access code of 6WEPX8E64K in order to access the tender documentation via Delta eSourcing system by clicking the link https://login.bipsolutions.com/casDelta/login?service=https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/j_spring_cas_security_check. The DPS is opened for future applicants from Monday 15th July 2024 until the end of the DPS. NAO have arranged virtual market engagement sessions for prospective suppliers to find out more about the DPS procurement process to take place on Thursday 18th July 2024 from 11.00 to 12.30pm, Thursday 22nd August 2024 from 11.00 to 12.30pm, Thursday 12th September 2024 from 11.00 to 12.30pm, Thursday 10th October 2024 from 11.00 to 12.30pm. If organisations are interested in attending any of the virtual engagement sessions, then send expressions of interest via email to nao.procurement@nao.org.uk that includes your name, position, organisation and contact details alongside the names and positions of other colleagues wishing to attend. Further details will be made available nearer the time of the event.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4dfe7358-f510-45f5-b203-eb7417959368
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/466eae0e-c7af-4858-9db1-b6d311868f62
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£4,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,199,999 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Sep 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jun 20242 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jul 2024 - 30 Jun 2029 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
National Audit Office
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1W 9SP
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Pimlico North
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
18
Supplier Names

Allen Lane Limited

CHASE TALENT SOLUTIONS LTD

GatenbySanderson

Pro Staffing Locums

Reed Specialist Recruitment Limited

Service Care Solutions Ltd

Understanding Recruitment Ltd

The Whitehall and Industry Group

Roc Search Limited

Ellwood & Atfield Ltd

GW RISK LIMITED

Sellick Partnership Limited

Eden Brown Ltd

Evisa Solutions Limited

MLC Partners Limited

Roc Search Europe Limited

1ST EXECUTIVE LIMITED (04642279)

Certes Computing Ltd

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