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The supply of specialist and interim resources and related services

UK TRADE & INVESTMENT

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18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the UK Trade & Investment (UKTI), a UK Government department based in London, seeking suppliers for the provision of specialist and interim resources and related services. The tender, titled "The supply of specialist and interim resources and related services," falls under the recruitment services industry and is currently in the Award stage. The contract period is set to commence on 29 September 2016 and conclude on 28 September 2021, with a budget estimated between £50 million and £225 million. The open procurement method allows for a competitive bidding process.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in recruitment or interim management services, as well as firms with expertise across various sectors such as advanced manufacturing, healthcare, technology, and financial services. Companies that can demonstrate financial stability to handle cash flow requirements of up to £2.5 million per month would be well-suited to submit proposals. Additionally, businesses that can provide a diverse range of corporate roles, including project management and HR services, are encouraged to engage in this tender to benefit from potential partnerships or sub-contracting arrangements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The supply of specialist and interim resources and related services

Notice Description

UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) is a UK Government department working with businesses based in the United Kingdom to assist their success in international markets, and with overseas investors looking to the UK as an investment destination. In order to support our operations in the UK and globally, UKTI is seeking a supplier of both specialist and generalist interim resources. It is envisaged that the supplier will provide the following, however this is not exhaustive and should be read as indicative: * Fulfilment of specialist interim roles; * Fulfilment of generalist interim roles; * Transition of existing contractors from current agreements to new agreements; * Contractor administration and payroll; * Effective account management. Specialist Roles UKTI currently requires sector specialists across 19 economic sectors, covering both trade and investment activity. These specialists are predominately based in the UK but could be required across 110 global markets and require senior level commercial experience, technical competence and high level contacts across their sectorial industry. UKTI may require interim specialists and management expertise in the following sectors: * Advanced Manufacturing * Aerospace * Automotive * Bio-economy-Agri-tech * Bio-economy- chemicals * Healthcare UK * Life Science * Education * Food and Drink * Creative * Technology * Financial Services * Global sports * Nuclear * Oil and Gas * Renewables * Infrastructure * Consumer goods and retail * Smart Cities This is not an exhaustive list. Generalist Roles UKTI may require contractors across a range of corporate disciplines, including (but not limited to): * Programme managers * Project managers * Communication managers * Digital developers * Finance analysts * Finance business partners * Commercial/procurement professionals * HR advisors. Additional Services UKTI may require the Supplier to provide a range of further services, which may include but not limited to: * Recruitment services for permanent staff; * Search & selection services; * Recruitment services more broadly, including end to end managed recruitment services; * Advice on employment related matters (excluding legal services); * Testing and assessment centres. Transition of existing interim workforce The successful supplier will be required to transition up to 200 interim resources onto new contracts and administrative systems. Administration The supplier will provide a number of administrative functions including but not limited to: * Coordinating security, compliance and eligibility checks; * On-boarding contract resource onto contracts and systems; * Time recording and timesheet authorisation; * Invoice and billing; and * MI and Reporting Additional information: To register interest in the opportunity and receive the tender documents, please email UKTI-Specialist- enquiries@ukti.gsi.gov.uk with your company name and contact details. Any clarification questions regarding the tender documents must be issued to this email address in accordance with the procedure stated in the tender documents. The estimated budget for the requirement is PS50m - PS225m. The contract will be for 4 years, with an option for the contracting authority to extend for up to a further year. The Supplier awarded a contract as a result of this procurement is not guaranteed any minimum amount of services under the terms of the contract and the Contracting Authority does not provide exclusivity of supply of recruitment services. Sub-Contractors may be utilised as part of the achievement of supplying the required roles and these arrangements are to be detailed in response to the tender documents that this procurement relates. Bidders must be able to demonstrate that their financial strength is sufficient to service a cash flow requirement of up to PS2.5m per month. This contract notice is published by The Secretary of State for Business Innovation and Skills acting through UK Trade and Investment, however interested economic operators should note that any contract that is awarded as a result of this procedure may be entered into by, or subsequently novated or otherwise transferred to (whether pursuant to a Transfer of Functions Order or otherwise), the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy and/or the Secretary of State for Trade and/or any other UK Central Government Department, Executive Agency or Non Departmental Public Body.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ede9a16f-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/909e34de-dc72-4bf4-bf3c-ff160d3cefde
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£225,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Sep 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jul 20169 years ago
Contract Period
28 Sep 2016 - 28 Sep 2021 Over 5 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
UK TRADE & INVESTMENT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0ET
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GREEN PARK INTERIM & EXECUTIVE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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