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02 Apr 2019 at 17:35

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, titled "Cirrus Consortium Agency Labour & Recruitment Services Framework 2019," is managed by Cirrus Purchasing Ltd, a procurement consortium operating in the social housing and public sectors across England, Wales, and Scotland. Currently in the award stage, this framework includes various lots for agency labour, including administration, IT, finance, and professional services. The framework commenced on 12 March 2019 and will run until 11 March 2023. The contract value is estimated at £70 million, and the procurement method used was an open procedure.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the recruitment and staffing industry, especially those capable of providing personnel across various sectors, including healthcare, finance, and administration. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and specialised staffing firms are well-suited to compete for the diverse lots within this framework, particularly as it seeks to engage multiple suppliers to fulfil varying workforce needs across the public sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Cirrus Consortium Agency Labour & Recruitment Services Framework 2019

Notice Description

The Cirrus Consortium (The Consortium) is a procurement consortium that currently consists of over 90 members including registered providers of social housing, local authorities, ALMOs and NHS Trusts. Members are based across England, Wales and Scotland. The Consortium sought bids from service providers to participate in an agency labour and recruitment framework covering the following lots: Lot 1: Administration Staff; Lot 2: Contact Centre Staff; Lot 3: Ancillary Staff; Lot 4: Trade Operatives Across all Trades; Lot 5: IT Staff; Lot 6: Finance Staff; Lot 7: Human Resources Staff; Lot 8: Asset Management Staff; Lot 9: Housing Services Staff; Lot 10: Development Staff; Lot 11: Professional Services Staff; Lot 12: Executive Directors, Board Members and Technical Roles; Lot 13: Master Vendor The framework agreement is 4 years in duration from the commencement date. The framework commenced during March 2019. The framework is to cover call-off contracts made within England, Scotland and Wales, but excludes Northern Ireland.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bec3e902-4766-4da3-8e84-0fe612c0547f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc1acc65-8c0a-43b5-a136-4a9997f0d968
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

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
£70,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Feb 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Feb 20197 years ago
Contract Period
12 Mar 2019 - 11 Mar 2023 4-5 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
Cirrus Purchasing
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WIDNES
Postcode
WA8 0TD
Postcode Area
Warrington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Halton
Electoral Ward
Halton View
Westminster Constituency
Widnes and Halewood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
40
Supplier Names

Advantage Resourcing UK Ltd

Allied and Clinical Recruitments Limited

BDS (Northern) Ltd

Blue Arrow

Building Careers UK Ltd

Cordant People

David Bruce Recruitment Ltd

Eden Brown Ltd

Hays Specialist Recruitment Ltd

HCL Social Care Ltd

Castlerock Recruitment Group Ltd

HR GO Plc

IDPP Consulting Limited

JUICE HOSPITALITY LIMITED

L.A. International Computer Consultants Limited

Lorien Resourcing Ltd

Evisa Solutions Limited

McGinley Support Services (Infrastructure) Ltd

Methods Business and Digital Technology Limited

Morgan Hunt

Niyaa People Limited

Nuco Solutions Limited

Michael Page International Recruitment Limited

Precision Resource Group Limited

Randstad Solutions Limited

Reed Specialist Recruitment Limited

Community Resourcing Limited

Santane Ltd

Search Consultancy Limited

Sellick Partnership Limited

Service Care Solutions Ltd

DIVERSE RECRUITMENT GROUP LIMITED

Sopra Steria Recruitment Limited

Spinwell Global Ltd

Step Ahead Social Enterprise Community Interest Company

Tate

Adecco UK Limited

The McLean Partnership Ltd

TILT RECRUITMENT LIMITED

Venn Group

Further Information

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