Award

Temporary Staff Agency Framework

THE BUSINESS GROWTH HUB LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

14 Mar 2018 at 12:11

Award Notice
Tender

18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Manchester Growth Company (MGC) is seeking to establish a Temporary Staff Agency Framework to appoint a panel of agencies capable of providing quality temporary and permanent staff for its various Group companies and related entities in the North West of England, specifically Manchester. This competitive tender process is currently in the award stage, with the contract valued at £300,000 over a two-year period, starting from August 1, 2016, with an option to extend for an additional year. Interested suppliers must ensure their bids are submitted by the tender deadline of May 26, 2016.

This opportunity is particularly suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in staffing and recruitment services. By participating in this tender, businesses can enhance their market presence and secure steady assignments by supplying personnel to a range of organisations under the MGC Group. Firms with a background in flexible staffing solutions, talent acquisition, and human resource services will be well-positioned to compete and benefit from this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Temporary Staff Agency Framework

Notice Description

The Manchester Growth Company (MGC) wishes to appoint a panel of agencies for the provision of quality temporary staff for short/medium term assignments and permanent contracts for use by it and its Group companies as well as Manchester Investment and Development Agency Services Limited and Commission for the New Economy Limited (together "the MGC Group"). The appointment to the panel will be by means of competitive tender. The MGC Group requires confirmation that your organisation has sufficient experience to perform the contract to an appropriate quality standard. The MGC Group invites tenders for the supply of temporary staff on an ad-hoc basis or permanent staff. The contract will be broken down into specific lots and tenderers may bid for one, more than one or all lots. The contract is for a 2 year period with an option to extend for a further 1 year period. Additional information: The Manchester Growth Company (MGC) is a group of companies whose purpose is to drive forward Greater Manchester's economic development. MGC is accountable to the GM Combined Authority (GMCA) and the GM Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP). The MGC is an economic development strategy-driven and commercially-focussed organisation which reinvests any surpluses to achieve its aims. MGC deliver a wide range of business and people-facing services across the North of England and the East Midlands. These include: Business start-up, business growth, inward investment, business finance, and international trade services; Skills training for individuals and businesses; Organisational development services; Recruitment and employment services; Careers advice and guidance; Policy, strategy and research; Official Tourist Board for the Manchester city region; Marketing and Communication Services: The MGC is made up of the following companies: Economic Solutions Limited t/a Manchester Growth Company/MGC; Marketing Manchester (including Visit Manchester); GM Business Support Limited t/a GM Business Support; ChamberLink Limited t/a Business Support Solutions; The North West Apprenticeship Company Limited t/a NWAC; Challenge 4 Change Limited t/a Challenge 4 Change Trading Limited; IDG t/a Improvement Development Growth Limited; CfA t/a Centre for Assessment Limited; IQC2 Limited t/a IQC2 Limited; The Skills Company; The Work Company t/a Skills and Work Solutions Limited; Employment and Regeneration Partnership Limited; The Enterprise Fund Limited t/a BFS or Business Finance Solutions; BFS Funding Managers Limited; BFS NWF General Partner Limited; NWF (Micro Loans) LP. In addition the following companies are to be included in the agreement and are deemed to be MGC Group companies for its purposes: Manchester Investment and Development Agency Service Limited t/a MIDAS; Commission for the New Economy Limited t/a New Economy.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a0864507-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ff6ae5c-4358-4847-9620-1d1bbc7fe7e7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Mar 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 May 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Aug 20169 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2016 - 31 Jul 2018 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE BUSINESS GROWTH HUB LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 6EU
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

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Further Information

Notice Documents

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