Award

Managed Service Provision for the Supply of Temporary Agency Workers

BOURNEMOUTH CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL

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Award

22 Dec 2020 at 13:36

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council is seeking managed service provision for the supply of temporary agency workers through a direct award process under Lot 1 of the ESPO MSTAR3 framework. This procurement is classified under business services, specifically recruitment services, and is situated in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The contract commenced on 1 December 2020 and is set to end on 30 November 2022, with a total contract value of £32 million. The tender period concluded on 29 November 2020, marking the shift to the award phase.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in recruitment and personnel supply services. Businesses that can efficiently manage a network of agencies and offer competitive margin rates will be well-positioned to participate. The neutral vendor model encourages a level playing field, making it easier for various agencies to compete fairly for the provision of temporary staff, thereby fostering business growth within this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Managed Service Provision for the Supply of Temporary Agency Workers

Notice Description

Neutral Managed Service Provider of Temporary Agency Workers. Managing a supply chain, or tiers of Agencies to provide Temporary Agency Workers to fulfil bookings. The principle of the neutral vendor is that priority is not given to one agency over another and that all agencies are signed up to and bound by the same, fair terms and conditions, which will make them eligible to put forward candidates for the assignments as and when they arise. This also includes agency margin rates being agreed before candidates are put forward and provides the Council with control on the fee's charged across job categories. Additional information: The length of the contract is for two years with the option to extend the contract annually for a further two years (2+1+1). Award through the ESPO MSTAR3 (Managed Services for Temporary Agency Resources) using the Direct Award process through Lot 1 - Managed Service Provision - Lot 1a Neutral Vendor: MSP to manage a supply chain of Agencies.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d04edd25-038f-4f07-a5f1-04768a2a171d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36408d20-e7da-4bac-b16e-a4d4359d54d9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

79600000 - Recruitment services

79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£32,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Dec 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Nov 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Nov 20205 years ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2020 - 30 Nov 2022 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
BOURNEMOUTH CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BOURNEMOUTH
Postcode
BH2 6DY
Post Town
Bournemouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Electoral Ward
Bournemouth Central
Westminster Constituency
Bournemouth West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMENSURA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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