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Global Workforce Mobility Services Lot 4 Global Workforce Management Services

NORTH WESTERN UNIVERSITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIUM

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27 May 2021 at 14:30

Summary of the contracting process

The North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium (NWUPC) is undertaking a tender for "Global Workforce Mobility Services Lot 4 Global Workforce Management Services," focusing on providing comprehensive solutions for the management of international workforces. This procurement is currently at the Award stage, with the contract expected to start on 1 May 2021 and running until 30 April 2025, potentially extendable until April 2026. The tender was part of an open procurement process that concluded on 12 April 2021, and the value of the awarded contract is £20 million, covering services across various locations including the UK and overseas territories.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for businesses specialising in workforce management and related services such as immigration, overseas payroll, and compliance with international tax regulations. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in immigration services, tax consultancy, or payroll management could be well-positioned to compete in this space, given the scope of the required services. Additionally, firms capable of providing holistic workforce solutions, including legal support and employee relocation services, may find significant growth potential through this framework agreement.

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Notice Title

Global Workforce Mobility Services Lot 4 Global Workforce Management Services

Notice Description

This tender is for Lot 4 of the Global Workforce Mobility Services Framework only. Lots 1 - 3 have already been tendered and concluded. Lot 4 was included in the previous tender but the process for Lot 4 had been stopped. Therefore this tender relates to the retender of Lot 4 only. The NWUPC is seeking to establish a multi-provider framework agreement on behalf of the members of NWUPC, APUC, NEUPC, LUPC, SUPC and HEPCW for the provision of global workforce mobility services. Members referred to in the Contract Notice may also participate in the framework agreement. This will commence on 1 May 2021 for an initial period of 24 months until 30 April 2023 with the option to extend the Agreement for 12 months until 30 April 2024 and a further 12 months until 30 April 2025 subject to satisfactory economic operator performance. Lot 4 Global Workforce Management Services includes the following scope; The end to end activities involved with managing an international workforce. This includes, but is not limited to, the advice, management, fulfilment and support of immigration services, legal services in relation to international workforce considerations, overseas tax and accountancy consideration and overseas payroll. As a minimum Suppliers must be able to provide all of these services. Domiciliation and employee relocation services may be provided under this Lot however it is not a mandatory requirement that the Supplier can offer these services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f03f2ed4-8770-48f3-8b40-bcb7fbaa3d0a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0335997-6970-45f1-89eb-87a5365db39b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£20,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Apr 20214 years ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2021 - 30 Apr 2025 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH WESTERN UNIVERSITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIUM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 3HZ
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
6
Supplier Names

ANDERSON ANDERSON & BROWN LLP & FRAGOMEN

DELOITTE

ERNST & YOUNG

KPMG

PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS

SANTA FE RELOCATION SERVICES (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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