Tender

Frontline Labour Supply - Rail

SHORTERM GROUP

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Tender

12 Mar 2021 at 15:32

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is being led by Shorterm Group, which is inviting tenders for the project titled "Frontline Labour Supply - Rail." This opportunity falls within the recruitment services industry and is located across various regions of the United Kingdom, including Anglia, East Midlands, and Scotland. The procurement stage is currently active, with the tender period ending on 17th March 2021. The contract is expected to commence on 1st October 2021 and continue until 30th September 2026. The procurement method details are classified as 'Other' and it is especially aimed at engaging small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that hold necessary accreditations under the Railway Industry Supplier Qualification Scheme (RISQS).

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs specialised in providing frontline labour for railway projects. Those businesses that possess experience in rail civils, rail track, or protection services, and have the relevant qualifications are well-suited to compete. By engaging in this procurement process, businesses can expand their operations and create valuable partnerships within the rail industry, particularly in connection to Network Rail's infrastructure and construction requirements.

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Notice Title

Frontline Labour Supply - Rail

Notice Description

Shorterm Limited is seeking expressions of interest from suitably experienced organisations to join its second tier supply chain across the UK for the provision of frontline labour to supplement its primary sponsored rail workforce. It is envisaged that this will be split into a number of categories, these being: * Rail civils * Rail track * Rail trackworker protection * Rail semi Professional grades. Frontline Labour Workers are workers hired on a labour only basis to work under the management and direction of the Supplier and/or any Sub-contractor, as may be applicable under the terms of the Agreement, on Network Rail's infrastructure or a Network Rail construction site. Frontline Labour Workers will supplement the workforce and will be hired against specific competencies. All Frontline Labour Workers shall meet the relevant job description and competencies set out in the call-off order and be engaged through the Sentinel programme, as appropriate. For the avoidance of doubt, Frontline Labour Workers do not include office workers/staff. We are particularly keen to engage with SME's located in the following Network Rail routes: * Anglia * East Midlands * North & East * North West * Central & West Coast Mainline South * Scotland * Kent * Sussex * Wessex * Wales * Western Second tier suppliers are required to hold the Railway Industry Supplier Qualification Scheme (RISQS) Accreditation and audited code certificate for at least one of the following codes: * A.A.1.5 - Temporary Labour (Track) * A.A.1.6 - Temporary Labour (Civils) * A.A.9.1- Provision of Protection & Warning Staff (not including LOWS) * A.A.9.2 - Machine/Crane Controllers To express an interest in this opportunity please complete the following questions contained within CompeteFor and provide a supplier statement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-dc40d7dc-eb4b-420d-b805-c067f4af62ac
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a08a9ff-ead4-46b8-9cf8-e5f08c9297e3
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - .
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
12 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2021 - 30 Sep 2026 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SHORTERM GROUP
Contact Name
Lawrence Dobie
Contact Email
lawrence.dobie@shortermgroup.com
Contact Phone
01895427995

Buyer Location

Locality
WEST DRAYTON
Postcode
UB7 7RY
Post Town
Southall
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI74 Harrow and Hillingdon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Hillingdon
Electoral Ward
Yiewsley
Westminster Constituency
Uxbridge and South Ruislip

Further Information

Notice Documents

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