Planning

Agency Worker Supply Software Solution.

ROYAL BOROUGH OF GREENWICH

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

28 Mar 2017 at 11:25

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Borough of Greenwich is planning to procure an "Agency Worker Supply Software Solution" aimed at streamlining their management of agency worker recruitment. This initiative, which falls under the procurement software package category, is located in Woolwich, London. The expected engagement end date for this consultation process is 23rd February 2018, and the Council has indicated that the procurement is set to commence following prior consultations that began in November 2015. The contract may extend for a total duration of seven years, including potential extensions, starting from March 2016.

This tender presents significant opportunities for software developers and companies specialising in workforce management solutions. Businesses with expertise in procurement software, transaction-processing systems, and compliance tools would be especially well-suited to compete for this contract. The Royal Borough of Greenwich is interested in engaging with qualified contractors who can assist with the transition to an in-house agency worker supply system, thereby creating an avenue for innovative solutions that can meet the Council's specific operational needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Agency Worker Supply Software Solution.

Notice Description

The Royal Borough of Greenwich spends approx. 18 000 000 GBP per year on agency workers and engages approx. 400 agency workers at any one time. The Royal Borough of Greenwich (the Council) is seeking to procure a software solution to enable the Council to efficiently manage its Agency Worker recruitment and supply. The software solution will be required to deliver a reliable, effective, end to end agency recruitment and management system including the following features: -- Supply Chain recruitment/management -- Procure, contract and management of approved recruitment agencies. -- Agency worker ordering and recruitment, including the upload/view of candidate checks. -- Agency worker time sheeting. -- Administration of supplying agency invoicing. -- Management information reporting tool. -- Agency Worker Regulations data capture and compliance. It is envisaged that the contract let will be for the provision, implementation and on-going support of the software solution, for a term of 5 years plus possible extensions of 2 years, to commence March 2016. The Council will be seeking bids that clearly set out how the software solution will enable the Council to achieve the objectives of operating its own in-house Agency Supply Service. The Council will also require bidders to assist and support the transition from the current Managed Service Provider arrangement over to the in-house set-up. The Council intends to procure a suitably qualified contractor(s) using the EU open procedure and expects to commence procurement by November 2015. The purpose of this notice is as a market consultation exercise in advance of an intended, future procurement. The Council welcomes views on the anticipated contract arrangements, the proposed term of the contract and whether bidders would wish to provide alternative proposals that enable the Council to achieve its key objective,to take direct control of its Agency Worker recruitment and supply. Additional information: The Council would like to hear from any companies interested in being considered for the provision of an agency worker supply software solution. This notice has been issued for the purposes of information for the market and prior to the commencement of any formal procurement process. Interested organisations are requested to provide the Council with their contact details, an outline summary of their solution and an indication of specific areas of expertise or capability by 19.10.2015. OJEU Reference: 2015/S 192-346978

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e0b3b258-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33aaaff7-32db-46d2-bbd5-37ec8ca0c50a
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48217000 - Transaction-processing software package

48219000 - Miscellaneous networking software package

48490000 - Procurement software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Mar 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
23 Feb 2018Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROYAL BOROUGH OF GREENWICH
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@royalgreeenwich.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WOOLWICH
Postcode
SE18 6HQ
Post Town
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI5 Outer London - East and North East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI51 Bexley and Greenwich
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Greenwich
Electoral Ward
Woolwich Arsenal
Westminster Constituency
Greenwich and Woolwich

Further Information

Notice Documents

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