Tender

Cirrus Consortium Agency Labour & Recruitment Services 2019

CIRRUS PURCHASING

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Tender

09 Jan 2019 at 13:42

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, titled "Cirrus Consortium Agency Labour & Recruitment Services 2019," is being conducted by Cirrus Purchasing, which operates as a procurement consortium for over 90 members, including Local Authorities and NHS Trusts across England, Wales, and Scotland. This open procedure tender is currently in the active stage, with submissions accepted until 7 February 2019. The resulting framework will be effective from 10 March 2019 to 9 March 2023, focusing on agency labour and recruitment services, primarily classified under the supply services of personnel, including temporary staff. The procurement will involve various organisations, allowing them access to a central purchasing body for collaborative contract usage.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in agency labour and recruitment services, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies with experience in supplying personnel, especially to public sector clients, are well-positioned to compete. As the successful bidders will engage with a diverse range of contracting authorities, including agencies in social housing, education, and emergency services, this procurement process provides a substantial platform for business growth and expansion within the public sector landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cirrus Consortium Agency Labour & Recruitment Services 2019

Notice Description

The Cirrus Consortium (The Consortium) is a procurement consortium that currently consists of in excess of 90 members including Registered Providers of Social Housing, Local Authorities, ALMOs and NHS Trusts. Members are based across England, Wales and Scotland, with additional organisations joining on a regular basis. As contracting authorities access the frameworks available from The Consortium, they are allowed membership to The Consortium, giving them active input into the Central Purchasing Body. The Consortium is seeking bids from service providers to participate in an agency labour & recruitment services framework. The framework is available for use by all contracting authorities including, but not limited to; Local Authorities, Registered Providers of Social Housing, Police & Emergency Services, NHS Trusts, Schools & Universities and Registered Charities. The Consortium is managed on behalf of the membership by Cirrus Purchasing Ltd, a specialist purchasing and supply consultancy supporting the social housing, public and private sectors. Please see the supporting document titled "Agency Labour & Recruitment Framework Guidance.pdf" for further tender information, evaluation criteria and detail of the services required. Additional information: Please apply via our In-tend portal https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/cirruspurchasing/aspx/Home. Please see the tender documents available from this link for additional information on the services required and the tender evaluation criteria. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aea2ed29-83a8-4d53-a88a-6eaf598a4e0b
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
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

79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jan 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Feb 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
10 Mar 2019 - 9 Mar 2023 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CIRRUS PURCHASING
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHESHIRE
Postcode
WA8 0TD
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Halton
Electoral Ward
Halton View
Westminster Constituency
Widnes and Halewood

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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