Planning

3S_18 Strategic HR Services

ESPO

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Planning

30 Oct 2017 at 09:38

Planned Procurement Notice
Planning

21 Aug 2017 at 09:54

Planned Procurement Notice
Planning

21 Aug 2017 at 09:18

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process relates to the "3S_18 Strategic HR Services" tender initiated by ESPO, a Central Purchasing Body based in Leicester, UK. This framework aims to provide a broad range of recruitment and HR services, encompassing various lots including interim and permanent recruitment and outsourcing services. The contract period is set to commence on 1st May 2018 and will conclude on 30th April 2020, with the possibility of a 24-month extension. The overall estimated value of the framework is £60 million. Currently, the procurement is in the planning stage, and suppliers are invited to express their interest before the upcoming notice date, which is set for 13th November 2017.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the HR and recruitment sectors, particularly those that offer specialised services such as executive recruitment, assessment and testing, and HR business process outsourcing. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the framework is designed to accommodate a diverse range of suppliers. Engaging with this tender could facilitate new contracts and collaborations with various public bodies across the UK, including local authorities and NHS organisations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

3S_18 Strategic HR Services

Notice Description

The Strategic HR Services framework will offer customers a wide range of recruitment and HR services, to include: Lot 1: Executive and Managerial Interim Recruitment. This lot will also contain several sub-lots, to break down the requirement: * -Lot 1a - Admin, HR and Business Support, * Lot 1b - Blue Light and Emergency Services, * Lot 1c - Commercial (Finance, Procurement and Legal), * Lot 1d - Education, * Lot 1e - Health and Social Care, * Lot 1f - IT, Digital, Media and Marketing. Lot 2: Executive and Managerial Permanent Recruitment. Lot 3: Multi-role Temporary Recruitment. Lot 4: Multi-role Permanent Recruitment. Lot 5: Assessment & Testing Services. Lot 6: Outplacement & Career Transition Services. Lot 7: HR Business Process Outsourcing. This lot will also contain several sub-lots, to break down the requirement: * Lot 7a - Recruitment, * Lot 7b - Absence Management, * Lot 7c - Payroll, * Lot 7d - Contracts, * Lot 7e - Discipline and Grievance, * Lot 7f - New Starters/Leavers, * Lot 7g - Organisational Development, * Lot 7h - HR Helplines, * Lot 7i - Statutory Employment Checks (DBS/Right to Work). The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated includes the option period. As a Central Purchasing Body as defined by the EU Procurement Directive 2014/24/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council, the Framework Agreement is open for use by Public Bodies (defined https://www.espo.org/ESPO/media/Documents/FAQs/ESPO-s_powers_to_trade__website_-2016-12-22.pdf) that also fall into one of the following classifications of user throughout all administrative regions of the UK: Local Authorities; Educational Establishments (including Academies); Central Government Departments and Agencies; Police, Fire and Rescue and Coastguard Emergency Services; NHS and HSC Bodies, including Ambulance Services; Registered Charities; Registered Social Landlords; or any public body established by or under the Scotland Act 1998 or any Act of the Scottish Parliament. Details of the classification of end user establishments and geographical areas is available on: http://www.espo.org/About-us-%281%29/FAQs/Legal To express an interest: (a) Go to www.eastmidstenders.org, (b) Register (c) Search for tender opportunity '3S_18', (d) Express an interest. Please note this is a Prior Information Notice and tender documentation is not available yet. Additional information: To express an interest: (a) Go to www.eastmidstenders.org, (b) Register (c) Search for tender opportunity '3S_18', (d) Express an interest. Please note this is a Prior Information Notice and tender documentation is not available yet.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e01bf068-be1f-4383-b19d-b2985f726f0e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b0b4bd2-9dc8-4a9a-b682-4d5b9ea18751
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£100,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Oct 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
17 Nov 2017Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2018 - 30 Apr 2020 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ESPO
Contact Name
Mr Declan McAlister
Contact Email
tenders@espo.org
Contact Phone
+44 1162657899

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE19 1ES
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Enderby
Westminster Constituency
South Leicestershire

Further Information

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