Tender

CP6 Frontline Labour - Rail

VITAL HUMAN RESOURCES LIMITED

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Tender

20 Aug 2021 at 14:25

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Vital Human Resources Limited, which has recently been awarded several lots under the CP6 Frontline Labour contract for Network Rail. This contract covers various regions, including the Eastern areas and Wales, offering recruitment services primarily in the rail industry. The current procurement stage is in the Tender phase, with a submission deadline set for 27th August 2021. This contract, valued at £501,000, will commence on 1st October 2021 and span until 1st October 2026, given that approved suppliers hold the necessary Railway Industry Supplier Qualification Scheme (RISQS) Accreditation.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their business in the rail sector. Winning this contract would allow SMEs to collaborate as second-tier suppliers of frontline labour, thereby accessing a substantial client base through Vital Human Resources. Companies involved in providing temporary labour, including those specialised in track, civils, and various support staff, would be particularly well-suited to compete for these opportunities within this framework agreement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CP6 Frontline Labour - Rail

Notice Description

Vital Human Resources Limited are a dedicated recruitment business and the largest supplier of labour to the UK rail industry. We are delighted to announce that Network Rail have awarded us with three lots on their CP6 Frontline Labour contract. These lots cover: * Eastern; East Midlands. * Eastern; North and East. * Wales and Western; Wales. * All routes; Electrification. * All routes; S&T. To support us in our delivery, we are looking to award labour providers, particularly SME's, to work in collaboration with Vital as a second-tier supplier for the provision of Frontline Labour, to support our commitments of deploying 100% of Network Rail's labour requirements in the awarded lots. Please note: this submission also requires the attached Subcontractor Questionnaire to be completed and submitted along with relevant documentation via email to vitalbids@morson.com by Friday 27th August 2021 at 17:00 hours. Approved suppliers are required to hold the Railway Industry Supplier Qualification Scheme (RISQS) Accreditation and audited code certificate for at least one of the following codes: * A.A.1.5 - Temporary Labour (Track) * A.A.1.6 - Temporary Labour (Civils) * A.A.1.7 - Temporary Labour (Building Works) * A.A.9.1 - Provision of Protection & Warning Staff (not including LOWS) * A.A.9.2 - Machine/Crane Controllers Please note: this submission also requires the attached Subcontractor Questionnaire to be completed and submitted along with relevant documentation via email to vitalbids@morson.com by Friday 27th August 2021 at 17:00 hours. Please also ensure you have completed the standard questions on the portal by the same deadline. If you require assistance during the submission period please use the messaging function on the portal or email Georgia Smith on vitalbids@morson.com Vital Human Resources Limited are a dedicated recruitment business, split across three divisions, Vital Rail, Vital Resources and Vital Solutions to deliver high calibre blue-collar and white-collar personnel. For over 30 years, we have built long-term partnerships with our clients and suppliers. The foundation of our business, 70% of our turnover is generated by clients we have worked with for 20 years or more. Our partnership approach provides a mutually beneficial environment where trust, investment and innovation are key, Vital are a national business, with over 13 strategically positioned offices located across the country, we provide our clients with the benefit of a network of skilled personnel combined with local expertise, filling over 100,000 shifts per year. Our commitment to Network Rail is to supplement our works on the Frontline Labour contract with local businesses, tier 2 suppliers and SMEs, whereby we can support the local communities and economy in the areas in which we will be working. Additional information: Please note: this submission also requires the attached Subcontractor Questionnaire to be completed and submitted along with relevant documentation via email to vitalbids@morson.com by Friday 27th August 2021 at 17:00 hours. Please also ensure you have completed the standard questions on the portal by the same deadline.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7b0970ec-5da2-46f0-a351-cbb0fe50828d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af1e22a6-6746-46b4-94ee-605e4dcd3e64
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
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
£501,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2021 - 1 Oct 2026 Over 5 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
VITAL HUMAN RESOURCES LIMITED
Contact Name
Georgia Smith
Contact Email
centraltenders@vital.uk.com
Contact Phone
01617071516

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 0JF
Post Town
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
Borough & Bankside
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Further Information

Notice Documents

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