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Provision of an ICT Contractor Resource for Unity, Data and Digital Programmes

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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02 May 2017 at 13:29

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is conducted by the Defra Network eTendering Portal for the contract titled "Provision of an ICT Contractor Resource for Unity, Data and Digital Programmes." This initiative falls under the industry category of Information Technology Services and is based in London, England. The procurement method used is selective, following a restricted procedure, and the award stage was completed on 20th January 2017. The contract period extends from 20th January 2017 to 31st January 2019, with the tender having been published on 2nd May 2017.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in ICT services, particularly those experienced in providing contingent labour and specialist IT solutions. Companies that offer expertise in digital transformation, data management, and multi-supplier operating models would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. It is essential for bidders to demonstrate their ability to deliver diverse talent alongside strong management information capabilities, which are critical for the success of the Defra Group's ongoing IT initiatives.

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Notice Title

Provision of an ICT Contractor Resource for Unity, Data and Digital Programmes

Notice Description

Provision of an ICT contractor resource for Unity, Data and Digital Programmes using Framework RM971 Lot 5: IT Professionals Supply Provision of a resource to provide contingent labour. This resource will supplement our existing specialist IT skills and experience, to provide capacity and resilience within our workforce. The work centres around several key areas: - Transformation of our IT, making data sets publically available and moving into the digital world - Moving to a new, multi-supplier operating model - Maintaining 'business as usual' IT services The requirement also includes the following Generic Requirements * Provide timely contingent labour solutions for ICT positions across the Defra Group using market intelligence to support each search and provide strong, accurate and concrete hiring recommendations; * Regularly meet with Defra Group staff to enhance understanding of the organisation and its core activities, and the specific requirements of each role; * Provide information on how electronic timesheeting and invoicing will operate; * Produce quality CVs for potential hires within agreed timescales, with right first time CVs and following through promptly to secure candidates and onboard; * Ensure that attracting a diverse range of candidates underpins all our recruitment activity; * Provide Management Information for searches, including diversity and time to hire statistics; * Provide Management Information monthly, from labour market intelligence on permanent and temporary resource, including skills availability, location of skills, average salary/rates for each skillset and future trends; * Provide rigorous referencing and qualification checks on successful candidates; Ensure all submitted candidates have the right to work in the UK and have appropriate baseline personnel security checks, including higher level security checks in some cases; * Where the service involves the processing of personal data, the supplier shall comply with the requirements of the Data Protection Act 1998.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-89e37ec2-cb39-41fe-a650-8cfa3e2aa5de
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1815576-8151-41c8-a734-0f38502c88d8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

32412120 - Intranet network

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72222300 - Information technology services

72267100 - Maintenance of information technology software

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 May 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Dec 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jan 20179 years ago
Contract Period
20 Jan 2017 - 31 Jan 2019 2-3 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
DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
network.procurement@defra.gsi.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3JR
Post Town
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
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HAYS SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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