Tender

NEUTRAL VENDOR MANAGED SERVICE FOR THE PROVISION OF TEMPORARY AGENCY STAFF

GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

20 May 2021 at 21:31

Summary of the contracting process

Gloucestershire County Council is currently seeking tenders for a Neutral Vendor Managed Service for the Provision of Temporary Agency Staff, as part of its contract with Ubico Ltd. This open tender, identified under reference DN545403, is classified under business services, particularly consulting and recruitment, with a total contract value of £25,200,000. The procurement process is at the Tender stage, with submissions closing on 21 June 2021. Successfully awarded contracts will commence on 23 August 2021 and are set to run until 22 August 2024, with provisions for extension, potentially lasting up to six years in total.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in recruitment and consultancy services, particularly those equipped to supply temporary staff. Companies that can efficiently manage fluctuating staffing needs for local authorities and demonstrate high quality service provision, as outlined in the evaluation criteria, will be well-positioned to compete. With the procurement method being an open procedure, this tender encourages participation from a broad range of suppliers capable of fulfilling the specified service requirements.

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Notice Title

NEUTRAL VENDOR MANAGED SERVICE FOR THE PROVISION OF TEMPORARY AGENCY STAFF

Notice Description

Ubico Ltd is a local authority owned company set up to deliver environmental services to its primary shareholding Councils through service contracts. Ubico Ltd are seeking a Neutral Vendor Managed Service for the Provision of Agency Staff to support their growing Teckal Company. At Ubico Ltd Agency workers are utilised for the following main reasons: * To cover short-term sickness or other absences such as short-term holiday cover * To cover long term sickness / absence * To resource for unplanned increase in demand for labour Open Tender Procurement Process for Ubico Ltd run by Gloucestershire County Council - Reference DN545403 advertised at www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk The Confidentiality Agreement must be signed and returned via the e-portal messaging system: www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk The Pricing Schedule (Appendix A) will only be released upon receipt of the signed Confidentiality Agreement.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Ubico Ltd is a local authority owned company set up to deliver environmental services to its primary shareholding Councils through service contracts. Ubico Ltd are seeking a Neutral Vendor Managed Service for the Provision of Agency Staff to support their growing Teckal Company. At Ubico Ltd Agency workers are utilised for the following main reasons: * To cover short-term sickness or other absences such as short-term holiday cover * To cover long term sickness / absence * To resource for unplanned increase in demand for labour Open Tender Procurement Process for Ubico Ltd run by Gloucestershire County Council - Reference DN545403 advertised at www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk The Confidentiality Agreement must be signed and returned via the e-portal messaging system: www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk The Pricing Schedule (Appendix A) will only be released upon receipt of the signed Confidentiality Agreement.

Renewal: The initial term of the contract will be for three (3) years from 23/08/2021 to the 22/08/2024. The initial term may be extended by one period of two (2) years followed by one period of one (1) year taking the total potential contract period to six (6) years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02b374
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011266-2021
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
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£25,200,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£25,200,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
22 Aug 2021 - 22 Aug 2024 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mrs Anna Booth
Contact Email
anna.booth@gloucestershire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1452328608

Buyer Location

Locality
GLOUCESTER
Postcode
GL1 2TG
Post Town
Gloucester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLK13 Gloucestershire CC

Local Authority
Gloucester
Electoral Ward
Westgate
Westminster Constituency
Gloucester

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