Award

Neutral Vendor - Managed Services for Temporary Agency Resource

HS2

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Award

14 Oct 2021 at 09:59

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves HS2, located in Birmingham, which has awarded a contract for "Neutral Vendor - Managed Services for Temporary Agency Resource." The contract focuses on the recruitment of temporary, interim, and permanent personnel, with a maximum estimated value of £40 million over a 24-month period. The contract commenced on 15th October 2021 and will run until 14th April 2023, with an option to extend for a further six months. This was procured through a selective method, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period concluding on 20th August 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in recruitment services and personnel supply. Companies capable of providing temporary and permanent staffing solutions, especially within the UK's West Midlands and London regions, would be well-placed to compete. The initial contract value and the potential for extension make this an attractive prospect for both established firms and new entrants looking to grow within the managed services industry.

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Notice Title

Neutral Vendor - Managed Services for Temporary Agency Resource

Notice Description

Award of a contract for the provision of a Neutral Vendor for Temporary, Interim and Permanent Recruitment, for an initial period of 18 month from 15th October 2021 until 14th April 2023 with the option to extend for a further 6 months until 14th October 2023 for the maximum estimated value of PS40m over 24months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7d420dc3-2bb4-4842-921f-af896ffa8cab
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d863bbeb-7c1e-4a6a-a30a-5a8d2998b87d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£40,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Oct 20214 years ago
Contract Period
14 Oct 2021 - 14 Apr 2023 1-2 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
HS2
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 6GA
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMENSURA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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