Tender

Managed Services for Temporary Agency Resources

MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

07 Oct 2021 at 14:54

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Maidstone Borough Council is currently seeking a managed service supplier for temporary agency resources through an open tender titled "Managed Services for Temporary Agency Resources." This procurement falls under the recruitment services industry category and is based in Maidstone, England. The tender was published on 7th October 2021, with an expression of interest deadline set for 12:00pm on 4th November 2021, and the submission deadline for completed tenders is 12:00pm on 11th November 2021. The evaluation of tenders will take place during the week commencing 15th November 2021, with the contractor expected to be appointed by 23rd November 2021. The contract period is planned to commence on 4th December 2021 and will last until 3rd December 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in staffing solutions, recruitment, and managed services for temporary staff. Businesses with expertise in the provision of temporary agency resources can leverage this opportunity to expand their client portfolio by partnering with the Maidstone and Swale Borough Councils, which benefit from a shared human resources function. The open nature of the procurement process encourages a diverse range of suppliers to compete, fostering an environment that can facilitate growth and innovation within the recruitment services sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Managed Services for Temporary Agency Resources

Notice Description

Maidstone Borough Council (MBC) and Swale Borough Council are looking to appoint a managed service supplier of temporary agency resources. Mid Kent Services operates a shared service for its Human Resources function serving both Maidstone and Swale Borough Council. A key part of this service is the provision of temporary agency resources. In 2017 Maidstone and Swale Borough Council entered into an agreement for a Managed Service Vendor Neutral Supply Chain Management framework. Key Dates & Timeline for Procurement Tender release: Thursday 7th October 2021 Expression of Interest Deadline: 12:00pm Thursday 4th November 2021 Deadline for submission of completed tenders: 12:00pm Thursday 11th November 2021 Evaluation: w/c 15th November 2021 Appointment of contractor: by 23rd November 2021

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cbeeb36e-31d9-48e9-9af1-683c0db50ad9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/406403aa-8cc9-4c2f-b7cc-2471f3fba414
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Dec 2021 - 3 Dec 2024 3-4 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
MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME15 6JQ
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
High Street
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Further Information

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