Tender

Dynamic Purchasing System for Supply of Temporary Workers

SUFFOLK SOURCING

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28 Jan 2019 at 17:51

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Suffolk Sourcing organisation is conducting a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) tender for the provision of temporary workers, officially titled "Dynamic Purchasing System for Supply of Temporary Workers". The procurement falls under the services classification with a focus on personnel supply, specifically within the recruitment industry. Located in Ipswich, Suffolk, this tender is currently active and will run for an expected duration of four years, with an optional extension of two additional years. The tender period closes on 27 January 2023, with the contract period commencing on 28 January 2023 and concluding on 29 January 2023. The selected procurement method for this process is the restricted procedure, targeting an estimated value of £140 million over its potential duration, and annual service requirements ranging from £15 million to £35 million.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for recruitment agencies looking to expand their business within the public sector. Agencies that demonstrate the requisite skills and experience to deliver temporary staffing solutions will find competitive advantages in this DPS, which allows successful applicants to bid for various placements as they become available. Given the scale of the contract and the projected financial scope, agencies specialising in recruitment services, particularly those with a focus on flexible workforce solutions, would be well-positioned to take advantage of this tender.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Dynamic Purchasing System for Supply of Temporary Workers

Notice Description

Opus People Solutions Ltd specialise in temporary recruitment and have a number of exclusive contracts with Local Authorities and other organisations. Opus People Solutions Ltd. are a master vendor representing Opus People Solutions and it's subsidiary companies (including Opus LGSS). Opus are inviting Recruitment Agencies that can demonstrate they have the skills, experience and aptitude to work with us to join a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of temporary workers. Agencies can apply to join this DPS now or at anytime during the course of its duration which is anticipated to run for 4 years (option to extend for a further 2 years) and if accepted as one of our suppliers will be able to bid for placements available. The estimated quantity of Services to be purchased using the DPS is in the range of PS15-PS35m per annum. Please note should performance not be compliant with the DPS Tender Terms and Conditions, applicants may be removed from the DPS. Additional information: This opportunity is available in the 'Current Tenders' area of www.suffolksourcing.uk. Interested parties are invited to express their interest in order to gain full access to the dynamic purchasing system documentation Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-62c484e3-6528-4891-8350-7969993f0c0d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26af1528-53e0-4580-a55d-22686707d1e8
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

79600000 - Recruitment services

79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£140,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jan 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
28 Jan 2023 - 29 Jan 2023 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
SUFFOLK SOURCING
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SUFFOLK
Postcode
IP1 2BX
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH62 Ipswich
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Gipping
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

Further Information

Notice Documents

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